FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1547-2022

Product

Rifampin Capsules, USP, 150 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031, NDC 61748-015-30

Affected lot / code info
Lot#: 3192818, Exp 10/31/2022; 3199700, Exp 03/31/2023; 3203853, Exp 02/29/2024

Why it was recalled

Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product exceeds the 5 ppm interim limit for 1-Methyl-4-Nitrosopoperazine (MNP).

Recalling firm

Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
5605 Centerpoint Ct Ste A, N/A, Gurnee, Illinois 60031-5278

Distribution

Quantity
18,145 bottles
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-09-21
FDA classified
2022-09-28
Posted by FDA
2022-10-05
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1547-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.