Akorn, Inc. recalls RIFAMPIN FOR INJECTION USP, 600 mg*/vial, Rx Only. Mfd. for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-151-42.
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specifications result obtained for a known impurity.
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Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specifications result obtained for a known impurity.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/43824-akorn-inc-recalls-rifampin-for-injection-usp-600-mg-vial · Recall date August 20, 2015 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0231-2016
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“Akorn, Inc. recalls RIFAMPIN FOR INJECTION USP, 600 mg*/vial, Rx Only. Mfd. for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-151-42..” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 20, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/43824-akorn-inc-recalls-rifampin-for-injection-usp-600-mg-vial. Based on FDA recall #D-0231-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0231-2016%22&limit=1).
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Subject: Recall D-0231-2016 — Akorn, Inc. Akorn, Inc. recalls RIFAMPIN FOR INJECTION USP, 600 mg*/vial, Rx Only. Mfd. for: Akorn, Hello, I own a Akorn, Inc. recalls RIFAMPIN FOR INJECTION USP, 600 mg*/vial, Rx Only. Mfd. for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-151-42. that is covered by recall D-0231-2016 from Akorn, Inc.. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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