FDA Recall D-1548-2022

Akorn, Inc. · Gurnee, IL

Class II Ongoing 1331 days on record

Moderate impact — Class II recall — temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence possible; remote probability of serious adverse health consequence.

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.

Lot / code: 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

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).

Recall record

Recall number: D-1548-2022
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Firm notification: Letter
Distribution: USA Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall initiated: 2022-09-21
Classified by FDA Center: 2022-09-28
FDA published: 2022-10-05
Recalling firm: Akorn, Inc.
Firm location: Gurnee, IL

Operational response

Class II recalls indicate possible temporary or reversible health consequences. Remove affected lots from active dispensing. Segregate inventory. Check the firm’s recall notification for guidance on patient outreach.

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