FDA Drug recall D-1547-2022
Rifampin Capsules, USP, 150 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031, NDC 61748-015-30
- FDA Drug
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2022-10-05
On 2022-10-05 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Rifampin Capsules, USP, 150 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031, NDC 61748-015-30 by Akorn, citing failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product exceeds the 5 ppm interim limit for 1-Methyl-4-Nitrosopoperazine (MNP).
Read the official FDA Drug notice
| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-1547-2022 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2022-09-21 |
| Published | 2022-10-05 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC |
| Company | Akorn |
| Distribution | US |
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
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product exceeds the 5 ppm interim limit for 1-Methyl-4-Nitrosopoperazine (MNP).
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot#: 3192818, Exp 10/31/2022; 3199700, Exp 03/31/2023; 3203853, Exp 02/29/2024 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1547-2022%22
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