FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1234-2015

Product

Rifampin for Injection, USP 600mg/vial in a 20mL vial, Rx only, Manufactured for Fresenius Kabi LLC 3 Corporate Drive, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047, by Fresenius Kabi LLC, 2020 N Ruby Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160. NDC 63323-351-20

Brand name
Rifampin
Generic name
Rifampin
Active ingredient
Rifampin
Route
Intravenous
NDC
63323-351
FDA application
ANDA091181
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 6109469, 6109470, Exp 10/2016

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; out-of-specification for color, impurity, and degradation

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Corporate Dr, N/A, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-8930

Distribution

Quantity
7,593 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide,Hawaii, and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-06-04
FDA classified
2015-07-14
Posted by FDA
2015-07-22
Terminated
2016-05-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1234-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Rifampin · FDA Drug Recalls