Why it was recalled
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product exceeds the 5 ppm interim limit for 1-Methyl-4-Nitrosopoperazine (MNP).
Product description
Rifampin Capsules, USP, 300 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-30), b) 60-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-60), c) 100-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-01), Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot#: a) 3192827, Exp 10/31/2022; 3196136, Exp 12/31/2022; 3202198, Exp 07/31/2023; 3203658, Exp 07/31/2023; 3209114, Exp 11/30/2023; 3203851, Exp 02/29/2024; b) 3191254, Exp 09/30/2022; 3192820, Exp 09/30/2022; 3192822, Exp 10/31/2022; 3192824, Exp 10/31/2022; 3192825, Exp 10/31/2022; 3196141, Exp 01/31/2023; 3196143, Exp 02/28/2023; 3203870, Exp 11/30/2023; 3203871, Exp 02/29/2024; c) 3190636, Exp 09/30/2022; 3192813, Exp 09/30/2022; 3196132, Exp 12/31/2022; 3196133, Exp 12/31/2022; 3196138, Exp 01/31/2023; 3199702, Exp 03/31/2023; 3199703, Exp 03/31/2023
Where it was sold
USA Nationwide and Puerto Rico
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1548-2022
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Sep 21, 2022
- FDA report date
- Oct 5, 2022
- Quantity
- 177,439 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1548-2022, exactly as published.
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- City
- Gurnee
- State
- IL
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 90880
- Address
- 5605 Centerpoint Ct Ste A
- Code information
- Lot#: a) 3192827, Exp 10/31/2022; 3196136, Exp 12/31/2022; 3202198, Exp 07/31/2023; 3203658, Exp 07/31/2023; 3209114, Exp 11/30/2023; 3203851, Exp 02/29/2024; b) 3191254, Exp 09/30/2022; 3192820, Exp 09/30/2022; 3192822, Exp 10/31/2022; 3192824, Exp 10/31/2022; 3192825, Exp 10/31/2022; 3196141, Exp 01/31/2023; 3196143, Exp 02/28/2023; 3203870, Exp 11/30/2023; 3203871, Exp 02/29/2024; c) 3190636, Exp 09/30/2022; 3192813, Exp 09/30/2022; 3196132, Exp 12/31/2022; 3196133, Exp 12/31/2022; 3196138, Exp 01/31/2023; 3199702, Exp 03/31/2023; 3199703, Exp 03/31/2023
- Postal code
- 60031-5278
- Report date
- Oct 5, 2022
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-1548-2022
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 177,439 bottles
- Reason for recall
- Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product exceeds the 5 ppm interim limit for 1-Methyl-4-Nitrosopoperazine (MNP).
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Rifampin Capsules, USP, 300 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-30), b) 60-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-60), c) 100-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-01), Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031.
- Distribution pattern
- USA Nationwide and Puerto Rico
- Recall initiation date
- Sep 21, 2022
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Sep 28, 2022