The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-956-2014·Announced 2014-01-29

Aidapak Recalls Liothyronine Sodium Tablets Due to Labeling Error

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling 5 mcg Liothyronine Sodium tablets because they may have been mislabeled as 25 mcg 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, which typically involves a labeling error that could result in temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The rubric assigns a score of 2 to minor labeling errors and voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Liothyronine Sodium tablets, 5 mcg, NDC 00574022001. The recall is due to a labeling error where the 5 mcg tablets may have been mislabeled as Liothyronine Sodium tablets, 25 mcg, NDC 00574022201.

The affected product is a prescription-only medication distributed by Aidapak Services, LLC. The specific lot identified has pedigree W003153 and an expiration date of 5/31/2014. The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the affected NDC and pedigree. 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 regarding their medication.

The recalled product

Product
LIOTHYRONINE SODIUM, Tablet, 5 mcg, NDC 00574022001, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 00574022001.
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)

  • LIOTHYRONINE SODIUM
  • Tablet
  • 5 mcg has the following codes: Pedigree: W003153
  • EXP: 5/31/2014.

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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