drugs Class III Updated 2014-10-01

Akorn, Inc. recalls Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg*/vial (Sterile), supplied

Recalled Product

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

Hazard / Issue

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; high out of specification result for 23 transacetyl impurity at the 22 month stability time point

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot: 12RIF4A, Expiration Date: 9/30/2014
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