The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-828-2014·Announced 2014-01-29

Aidapak Recalls Nortriptyline HCL Capsules Due to Potential Label Mixup

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Nortriptyline HCL capsules because they may have been mislabeled as Rosuvastatin Calcium or Liothyronine Sodium.

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 typically involves a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is a labeling error (mislabeling) rather than a contamination or structural defect, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Nortriptyline HCL, Capsule, 50 mg, NDC 00093081201, due to a potential label mixup. The recalled product may have been mislabeled as Rosuvastatin Calcium, Tablet, 5 mg, or Liothyronine Sodium, Tablet, 5 mcg.

The recalled Nortriptyline HCL capsules were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. The specific pedigree codes and expiration dates for the affected lots are AD21790_70 (EXP: 5/1/2014) and AD46414_47 (EXP: 5/16/2014).

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for these specific NDCs and pedigree codes. If the product is found, it 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
NORTRIPTYLINE HCL, Capsule, 50 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 00093081201.
Affected units
200

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)

  • NORTRIPTYLINE HCL
  • Capsule
  • 50 mg has the following codes: Pedigree: AD21790_70
  • EXP: 5/1/2014
  • Pedigree: AD46414_47
  • EXP: 5/16/2014.

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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