The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-877-2014·Announced 2014-01-29

Midodrine HCL Tablets Recalled for Potential Labeling Error

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Midodrine HCL 2.5 mg tablets that may have been mislabeled as Pioglitazone HCL 15 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 and involves a labeling error (mislabeling) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Midodrine HCL, Tablet, 2.5 mg (NDC 00185004001) due to a labeling error. The source text indicates that the Midodrine HCL tablets may have potentially been mislabeled as Pioglitazone HCL, Tablet, 15 mg (NDC 00093204856). The affected product has the pedigree W003265 and an expiration date of 6/17/2014.

The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which indicates a situation that might temporarily cause or contribute to reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for Midodrine HCL 2.5 mg tablets with pedigree W003265 and expiration date 6/17/2014. If found, these 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
MIDODRINE HCL, Tablet, 2.5 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 00185004001.
Affected units
100

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)

  • MIDODRINE HCL
  • Tablet
  • 2.5 mg has the following codes: Pedigree: W003265
  • EXP: 6/17/2014.

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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