The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-571-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Desipramine HCL Tablets Recalled for Potential Labeling Error

Aidapak Services is recalling Desipramine HCL tablets that may be mislabeled as clomipramine HCl capsules 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 due to a labeling error (label mixup) that could lead to temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, fitting the 'Moderate' severity criteria for minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Desipramine HCL Tablet, 50 mg, NDC 45963-0343-02. The recall is due to a labeling error where the product may be mislabeled as clomipramine HCl, Capsule, 50 mg, NDC 51672-4012-05. The affected products have the pedigree AD30140_7 and an expiration date of 5/7/2014.

The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for Desipramine HCL tablets with the specified pedigree and expiration date. If found, the products should be returned to the distributor or disposed of according to local regulations. Patients should consult their healthcare provider if they have questions about their medication.

The recalled product

Product
DESIPRAMINE HCL Tablet, 50 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 45963034302
Affected units
98

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)

  • DESIPRAMINE HCL
  • Tablet
  • 50 mg has the following code Pedigree: AD30140_7
  • EXP: 5/7/2014.

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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