The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-799-2014·Announced 2014-01-29

Aidapak Recalls Mercaptopurine Tablets Due to Potential Labeling Error

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling 50 mg Mercaptopurine tablets because they may have been mislabeled as 500 mg Ascorbic Acid tablets.

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). Per the rubric, minor labeling errors and voluntary precautionary recalls without reported injuries fall under the Moderate severity category.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling 50 mg Mercaptopurine tablets (NDC 00054458111) due to a potential labeling error. The recall involves 25-tablet packages with pedigree AD54549_1 and an expiration date of 5/20/2014.

The recall was initiated because the Mercaptopurine tablets may have been mislabeled as 500 mg Ascorbic Acid tablets (NDC 00904052380, pedigree AD54576_4, expiration 5/20/2014). This is a Class II recall, indicating a situation that might cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. Patients and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific pedigree and expiration date listed above. If found, the product should be returned to the pharmacy or distributor for replacement or refund.

The recalled product

Product
MERCapsuleTOPURINE, Tablet, 50 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 00054458111.
Affected units
25

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)

  • MERCapsuleTOPURINE
  • Tablet
  • 50 mg has the following codes: Pedigree: AD54549_1
  • EXP: 5/20/2014.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 265 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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