The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-536-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Erythromycin Tablets Recalled for Potential Mislabeled as Methylprednisolone

Aidapak Services is recalling Erythromycin DR EC tablets that may be mislabeled as methylprednisolone. The error could lead to patients receiving the wrong medication.

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 Erythromycin DR EC Tablet, 250 mg, NDC 24338012213, due to a labeling error. The product may be mislabeled as methylPREDNISolone, Tablet, 4 mg, NDC 00781502201. The affected lot has the pedigree AD46426_13 and an expiration date of 5/15/2014.

The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating a situation that might cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific NDC and pedigree listed above. If the product is found, it should be quarantined and returned to the distributor or the FDA as directed.

The recalled product

Product
ERYTHROMYCIN DR EC Tablet, 250 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 24338012213
Affected units
100

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 (3)

  • ERYTHROMYCIN DR EC Tablet
  • 250 mg has the following code Pedigree: AD46426_13
  • EXP: 5/15/2014.

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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