The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-842-2014·Announced 2014-01-29

Simvastatin Tablets Recalled for Potential Labeling Error

Aidapak Services is recalling Simvastatin 40 mg tablets because they may have been mislabeled as Metoprolol Tartrate 12.5 mg.

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 labeling error that could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. No injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Simvastatin, Tablet, 40 mg (NDC 00093715598) due to a potential labeling error. The recall is initiated because the product may have been mislabeled as Metoprolol Tartrate, Tablet, 12.5 mg (NDC 63304057901).

The affected Simvastatin tablets have the pedigree AD22845_4 and an expiration date of 5/2/2014. The potentially mislabeled Metoprolol Tartrate tablets have the pedigree AD21790_67 and an expiration date of 5/1/2014. The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.

Patients and healthcare providers should verify the identity of their medications. If you have received Simvastatin 40 mg tablets that may be mislabeled as Metoprolol Tartrate 12.5 mg, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
SIMVASTATIN, Tablet, 40 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 00093715598.
Affected units
90

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)

  • SIMVASTATIN
  • Tablet
  • 40 mg has the following codes: Pedigree: AD22845_4
  • EXP: 5/2/2014.

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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