The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-727-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Ribavirin Capsules Recalled for Potential Labeling Mixup

Aidapak Services is recalling Ribavirin capsules that may be mislabeled as Modafinil or Desipramine. The error involves incorrect product identification on the packaging.

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 corresponds to a moderate severity score. The hazard is a labeling mixup, which is a significant error but does not involve a direct physical defect or reported illness in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Ribavirin, Capsule, 200 mg, NDC 68382026007. The recall is due to a labeling mixup where the product may be potentially mislabeled as Modafinil, Tablet, 50 mg, or Desipramine HCL, Tablet, 50 mg.

The affected Ribavirin capsules have the following pedigree codes and expiration dates: Pedigree AD21790_37, EXP 4/30/2014, and Pedigree AD30140_13, EXP 4/30/2014. The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for these specific pedigree codes and expiration dates. If the product is found, it should be returned to the distributor or the recalling firm for credit. Patients should consult their healthcare provider if they have questions regarding their medication.

The recalled product

Product
RIBAVIRIN, Capsule, 200 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 68382026007
Affected units
168

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 (6)

  • RIBAVIRIN
  • Capsule
  • 200 mg has the following codes Pedigree: AD21790_37
  • EXP: 4/30/2014
  • Pedigree: AD30140_13
  • EXP: 4/30/2014.

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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