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FDA Drug recall D-0231-2016

RIFAMPIN FOR INJECTION USP, 600 mg*/vial, Rx Only

On 2015-11-25 the FDA classified a Class III recall of RIFAMPIN FOR INJECTION USP, 600 mg*/vial, Rx Only by Akorn, citing failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specifications result obtained for a known impurity.

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AgencyFDA Drug
Recall numberD-0231-2016
ClassificationClass III
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-08-20
Published2015-11-25
Last updated2026-09-13 11:51 UTC
CompanyAkorn
DistributionUS

Product

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

Reason

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

Identifiers

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

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0231-2016%22

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