FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0416-2015

Product

RIFAMPIN for Injection,USP, 600 mg per vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune, India Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., Eatontown, NJ 07724 NDC 23155-340-31

Affected lot / code info
Lot # VRIA002; Exp. 08/16, VRIA003; Exp. 09/16, VRIA004; Exp. 09/16

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Firm is recalling two injectable products due to concerns with quality control processes.

Recalling firm

Firm
Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
12 Christopher Way, Suite 300, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724-3330

Distribution

Quantity
24,344 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-02-25
FDA classified
2015-03-17
Posted by FDA
2015-03-25
Terminated
2016-02-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0416-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.