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
Reported: November 10, 2021 Initiated: October 19, 2021 #D-0093-2022
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
Reason for Recall
Presence of Particulate Matter: Identified as Glass Particles
Details
- Recalling Firm
- MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP
- Units Affected
- 76,163 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide within the United States
- Location
- Whitehouse Station, NJ
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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. Recalled by MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP. Units affected: 76,163 vials.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Presence of Particulate Matter: Identified as Glass Particles
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on November 10, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-0093-2022.
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