March 2020 FDA Recall Drug by Akorn Inc
D-1258-2020 - Failed impurities/degradation specification

This Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Akorn Inc on March 25, 2020 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed impurities/degradation specification. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-1258-2020

Reason for Recall
Failed impurities/degradation specification: Out-of-Specification result for total impurity at 4.1% (Limit: NMT 3.0%) during retained sample testing.
Initiated
03-25-2020
Reported
04-08-2020
Quantity
15,170 ampules

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
85239
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Akorn Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Distributed Nationwide in the USA
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
07-28-2022
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 100 mcg/2 mL (50 mcg/mL), 10 Ampules per carton, (2 mL each), Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-030-02

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot 081887A, EXP 08/2021