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Class I Recall

Cubicin (daptomycin for injection), 500 mg per vial, Single-dose vial, Rx only. Manuf. for: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a

MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Cubicin (daptomycin for injection), 500 mg per vial, Single-dose vial, Rx only. by MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP. Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: Identified as Glass Particles.

Details

Source

Drug Recall

External ID

D-0093-2022

Action Date

2021-11-10

Status

Terminated

Category

drug

Product Description

Cubicin (daptomycin for injection), 500 mg per vial, Single-dose vial, Rx only. Manuf. for: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USA. Manuf. by: Baxter Pharmaceuticals LLC., Bloomington, IN 47403, USA, NDC: 67919-011-01

Lot/Code Info: Lot #: 934778, Exp. Date Jun 2022

Quantity Affected: 76,163 vials

Reason for Recall

Presence of Particulate Matter: Identified as Glass Particles

Distribution

Nationwide within the United States

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-10-19

Company

MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP

Whitehouse Station, NJ

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 79 drug recalls issued in the same week, part of 267 drug-related FDA actions this month.

MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP has 2 FDA actions in our database, including 2 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP have FDA actions?

MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP has 2 FDA actions in our database, including 2 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "D-0093-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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