D-0231-2016 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Akorn, Inc. — Lake Forest, IL

FDA drug recall D-0231-2016 was initiated by Akorn, Inc. on Aug 20, 2015 and is designated Class III. Reason for recall: Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specifications result obtained for a known impurity. The recall status is terminated (terminated Jan 26, 2017). Affected quantity: 6861 Vials.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
Nov 25, 2015
Initiation Date
Aug 20, 2015
Termination Date
Jan 26, 2017
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
6861 Vials

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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

Distribution Pattern

US: Nationwide

Code Information

Lot #: 14RIF1(A), Expiry: 9/30/2016.

Source

Dataset
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openFDA file date
Oct 27, 2026
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Oct 29, 2026

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