FDA recall D-1547-2022

Akorn, Inc. · Class II · drug

Product

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

Reason for recall

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

Distribution

USA Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2022-09-21
Report date
2022-10-05
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Gurnee, IL, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-1547-2022