Key Takeaway
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 by Akorn, Inc. was recalled on April 23, 2019. The hazard: Failed impurities/degradation specification: Out of Specification result for total impurity at 4.0% (Limit: NMT 3.0%) at 12 months stability testing.
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
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
Hazard / Reason
Failed impurities/degradation specification: Out of Specification result for total impurity at 4.0% (Limit: NMT 3.0%) at 12 months stability testing.
Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.
Products Affected
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
DrugsCompany Information
Akorn, Inc.
Lake Forest, IL, United States
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U.S.A. Nationwide
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