Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported October 16, 2019
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: discoloration due to elevated unknown impurity results which could decrease the effectiveness of the product.
Mylan Laboratories Limited (Sterile Products Division) recalled Rifampin for Injection, USP, 600 mg/vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional… - a moderate-severity action.
Rifampin for Injection, USP, 600 mg/vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional… was recalled by Mylan Laboratories Limited (Sterile Products Division) in October 16, 2019. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: discoloration due to elevated unknown impurity results which co…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0139-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Mylan Laboratories Limited (Sterile Products Division) issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: discoloration due to elevated unknown impurity results which co….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0139-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0139-2020) was formally reported on October 16, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 7, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Mylan Laboratories Limited (Sterile Products Division) is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bangalore, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 19,165 vials.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: discoloration due to elevated unknown impurity results which could decrease the effectiveness of the product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
19,165 vials
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Rifampin for Injection, USP, 600 mg/vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Rockford, IL 61103; NDC 67457-445-60.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: discoloration due to elevated unknown impurity results which could decrease the effectiveness of the product.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0139-2020 |
| Date reported | October 16, 2019 |
| Date initiated | October 7, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Mylan Laboratories Limited (Sterile Products Division) |
| Firm location | Bangalore, N/A |
| Affected scope | 19,165 vials |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the USA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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