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Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg*/vial (Sterile), supplied in sterile glass vials, Rx only For IV Infusion only, individually boxed, Mfd. for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 17478-151-42

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: August 5, 2014 Akorn Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot: 12RIF4A, Expiration Date: 9/30/2014
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Akorn, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; high out of specification result for 23 transacetyl impurity at the 22 month stability time point
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg*/vial (Sterile), supplied in sterile glass vials, Rx only For IV Infusion only, individually boxed, Mfd. for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 17478-151-42

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot: 12RIF4A, Expiration Date: 9/30/2014

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1571-2014

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