The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-520-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Aidapak Recalls Losartan Potassium Tablets Due to Labeling Mixup

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Losartan Potassium 25 mg tablets because they may be mislabeled as other medications. The repacked drugs were distributed in four western states.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is a labeling mixup, which fits the 'Moderate' criteria for labeling errors without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Losartan Potassium 25 mg tablets (NDC 16714058102) due to a labeling mixup. The source text indicates that the Losartan Potassium tablets may be potentially mislabeled as Docusate Sodium 250 mg capsules, Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg tablets, Lactobacillus Acidophilus 35 Million tablets, or Oxybutynin Chloride tablets.

The recalled product consists of 448 tablets per unit. The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. Specific pedigree codes and expiration dates are associated with the affected lots, including AD67989_7 (EXP: 5/28/2014), W003845 (EXP: 6/27/2014), W003899 (EXP: 6/27/2014), and AD22616_7 (EXP: 5/2/2014).

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for these specific NDCs and pedigree codes. If the product is found, it should be returned to the supplier or disposed of according to local regulations. Patients should consult their healthcare provider if they have questions about their medication.

The recalled product

Product
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM Tablet, 25 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 16714058102
Affected units
448

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (8)

  • LOSARTAN POTASSIUM Tablet
  • 25 mg has the following codes Pedigree: AD67989_7
  • EXP: 5/28/2014
  • Pedigree: W003845
  • EXP: 6/27/2014
  • Pedigree: W003899
  • Pedigree: AD22616_7
  • EXP: 5/2/2014.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 273 recalled by Aidapak Services, LLC under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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