CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 5 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg* recalled by Mylan Pharmaceuticals
Mylan Pharmaceuticals is recalling Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg*, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0619-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76750
- Recalling firm
- Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Morgantown, WV
- Brand
- Atorvastatin Calcium
- Manufacturer
- Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Mar 2017
- FDA classified
- 28 Mar 2017
- Reported
- 5 Apr 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Cholesterol Medication
Timeline
| 20 Mar 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Classified by FDA | +8 days |
| 5 Apr 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: potential of an elevated bioburden with identification of objectionable organisms.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg*, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-3951-09) and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 0378-3951-07); Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
Questions about this recall
Is Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg* recalled?
Yes. Mylan Pharmaceuticals recalled Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg* on 20 Mar 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number D-0619-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: potential of an elevated bioburden with identification of objectionable organisms.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #: a) 3073776, Exp 01/18; 3073777, 3074909, Exp 02/18; 3075564, 3075565, Exp 03/18; 2007338, Exp 08/18; b) 3070838, Exp 10/17; 3073775, Exp 01/18; 3074908, 3074909, Exp 02/18; 3075564, Exp 03/18; 2007224, 3075887, Exp 06/18; 2007337, 2007338, Exp 08/18
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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