Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-1241-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Akorn Inc. |
| Report date | May 1, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Quantity | 5,380 cartons (25 ampules per carton) |
| Location | Lake Forest, IL, United States |
Official product description
Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 100 mcg/2 mL (50 mcg/mL), 25 Ampules per carton, (2 mL each), Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-030-25
Why the product was recalled
Failed impurities/degradation specification: Out of Specification result for total impurity at 4.0% (Limit: NMT 3.0%) at 12 months stability testing.
Distribution information
U.S.A. Nationwide
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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