Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Rifampin Capsules USP, 300mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202…
Reason Subpotent Drug
Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg*/vial (Sterile), supplied in sterile glass vials, Rx…
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; high out of specification result for 23 transacetyl impurity at the 22 month stability time point
What was recalled
Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg*/vial (Sterile), supplied in sterile glass vials, Rx only For IV Infusion only, individually boxed, Mfd. for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 17478-151-42
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
- NDC code
- 17478-151-42
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1571-2014
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Rifampin Capsules USP, 150 mg, 30 Capsules (3 x 10) unit doses per carton, Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging…
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Rifampin Capsules USP 300mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202…
Reason Subpotent Drug and Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Rifampin Capsules USP 150mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202…
Reason Subpotent Drug and Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Rifampin Capsules USP, 300 mg, packaged in a) 30 count bottles and b) 60 count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating…
Reason CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
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