FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0231-2016

Product

RIFAMPIN FOR INJECTION USP, 600 mg*/vial, Rx Only. Mfd. for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-151-42.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 14RIF1(A), Expiry: 9/30/2016.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specifications result obtained for a known impurity.

Recalling firm

Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1925 W. Field Court, Suite 300, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Distribution

Quantity
6861 Vials
Distribution pattern
US: Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-08-20
FDA classified
2015-11-13
Posted by FDA
2015-11-25
Terminated
2017-01-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0231-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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