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FDA Drug recall D-1548-2022

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 6174…

On 2022-10-05 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 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 6174… by Akorn, citing failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product exceeds the 5 ppm interim limit for 1-Methyl-4-Nitrosopoperazine (MNP).

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AgencyFDA Drug
Recall numberD-1548-2022
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2022-09-21
Published2022-10-05
Last updated2026-09-13 11:52 UTC
CompanyAkorn
DistributionUS

Product

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.

Reason

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

Identifiers

code_info
Lot#: a) 3192827, Exp 10/31/2022; 3196136, Exp 12/31/2022; 3202198, Exp 07/31/2023; 3203658, Exp 07/31/2023; 3209114, E…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

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1548-2022%22

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