The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0774-2022·Announced 2022-04-27

Injectable Rifampin Recalled Due to Failed Quality Specifications

Mylan Pharmaceuticals is recalling injectable Rifampin vials nationwide due to failed impurities and degradation specifications discovered during stability testing.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class II recall involves an injectable pharmaceutical with failed quality specifications—impurity and degradation product levels exceeding established standards. No illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been documented.

Plain-English summary

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc is recalling Rifampin for Injection, USP (600 mg/vial) nationwide. The recall affects 33,893 vials due to failed impurities and degradation specifications.

During stability testing, Mylan found that related compounds in the affected lots were present at levels exceeding the established specifications. This failure means the product may not meet required quality standards.

The recall includes four specific lot numbers with varying expiration dates between December 2022 and April 2023. Patients receiving Rifampin from these lots may be affected.

Healthcare providers and patients should verify the lot number on their medication. If you have received Rifampin from one of the affected lots, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Do not use recalled product and return it to the pharmacy for proper disposal.

The recalled product

Product
RIFAMPIN (RIFAMPIN)
Brand
RIFAMPIN
Manufacturer
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
Hazard
  • impurity
  • degradation-product

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (7)

  • Lot #: 7008990
  • exp. date Dec-2022
  • 7009025
  • exp. date Feb-2023
  • 7009085
  • 7009086
  • exp. date Apr-2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.