FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0139-2020

Product

Rifampin for Injection, USP, 600 mg/vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Rockford, IL 61103; NDC 67457-445-60.

Brand name
Rifampin
Generic name
Rifampin
Active ingredient
Rifampin
Route
Intravenous
NDC
67457-445
FDA application
ANDA065421
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 7008334, Exp April 2020; 7008417, Exp Oct 2020

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: discoloration due to elevated unknown impurity results which could decrease the effectiveness of the product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Mylan Laboratories Limited (Sterile Products Division)
Manufacturer
Mylan Institutional LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Opp. Iim-B, Bilekahalli , Bannerghatta Road, N/A, Bangalore, N/A N/A, India

Distribution

Quantity
19,165 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-10-07
FDA classified
2019-10-10
Posted by FDA
2019-10-16
Terminated
2023-03-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0139-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.