CLASS III Drug recall · Reported 20 Apr 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Simvastatin Tablets, USP 5 mg recalled by Biocon
Biocon is recalling Simvastatin Tablets, USP 5 mg, distributed in California, Ohio, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 24 Mar 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0817-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73699
- Recalling firm
- Biocon, Iselin, NJ
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Mar 2016
- FDA classified
- 8 Apr 2016
- Reported
- 20 Apr 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Drug class
- Cholesterol Medication
Timeline
| 24 Mar 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Apr 2016 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 20 Apr 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Subpotent Drug
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
Simvastatin Tablets, USP 5 mg Rx only, a) 90 count (NDC 24658-0300-90) and b) 1000 count (NDC 24658-0300-10 )bottles, Manufactured by: Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646, Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals Franklin, KY 42134
Where it was distributed
PA, CA, & OH
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Subpotent Drug
Which lots are affected?
Lot # 14S0042F5B, exp. 4/2016
Where was it sold?
PA, CA, & OH
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other Simvastatin recalls
All 29| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Simvastatin USP 40 mg recalled by PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Simvastatin USP 20 mg recalled by PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Simvastatin USP, 10 mg recalled by PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 40 mg, Packaged as: a) bottle recalled | Preferred Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 20 mg, Packaged as: a) bottle recalled | Preferred Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |