Atorvastatin Tablets 20mg (Ranbaxy) – glass particulates (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA, by: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., New Delhi - 110019, India, NDC #: 63304-828-90
Brand
Ranbaxy Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #s: 2436731, 2437381, 2437940, 2437942, 2437945, 2437947, 2437952, 2437953, 2437960, 2440676, 2440677, 2440680, 2440681, Exp 08/31/2014.
Products Sold
Lot #s: 2436731, 2437381, 2437940, 2437942, 2437945, 2437947, 2437952, 2437953, 2437960, 2440676, 2440677, 2440680, 2440681, Exp 08/31/2014.
Ranbaxy Inc. is recalling Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharm due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Certain batches of Atorvastatin tablets 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg may contain small glass particulates.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Presence of Particulate Matter: Certain batches of Atorvastatin tablets 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg may contain small glass particulates.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026