The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-530-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Aidapak Recalls Propranolol Tablets Due to Potential Labeling Error

Aidapak Services is recalling Propranolol HCL tablets that may be mislabeled as Lithium Carbonate ER due to a label mixup.

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 and involves a labeling error (label mixup) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Propranolol HCL Tablets, 5 mg (1/2 of 10 mg), NDC 23155011001, due to a labeling error. The recall involves 198 tablets that may be potentially mislabeled as Lithium Carbonate ER, Tablet, 225 mg (1/2 of 450 mg), NDC 00054002025.

The affected products have the pedigree AD73525_25 and an expiration date of 5/30/2014. The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation that could temporarily cause adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for Propranolol HCL Tablets with the specified NDC and pedigree. If found, they should stop using the product and contact Aidapak Services or their local FDA office for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
PROPRANOLOL HCL Tablet, 5 mg (1/2 of 10 mg), Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 23155011001
Affected units
198

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 (4)

  • PROPRANOLOL HCL
  • Tablet
  • 5 mg (1/2 of 10 mg) has the following code Pedigree: AD73525_25
  • EXP: 5/30/2014.

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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