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Rifampin for Injection USP Recalled by Akorn, Inc. Due to Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; high out of specification result...

Date: August 5, 2014
Company: Akorn, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Akorn, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 5,539 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; high out of specification result for 23 transacetyl impurity at the 22 month stability time point

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Akorn, Inc.

Akorn, Inc. has 176 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report