FDAClass IIISeptember 4, 2019

Eptifibatide Injection recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Eptifibatide Injection, 75 mg/100 mL (0.75 mg/mL), 100 mL Single-use Vial, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake…

Why was Eptifibatide Injection recalled?

Short Fill: fill volume was out of specification at 94 mL (specification: no less than 100 mL) and Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) for known impurity, D-aspartic acid.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #: 101107A, Exp. 10/19.

Product
Eptifibatide Injection, 75 mg/100 mL (0.75 mg/mL), 100 mL Single-use Vial, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake…
Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
Quantity
648 vials
Distribution
Nationwide in the U.S.
Recall date
September 4, 2019
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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