Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported June 26, 2013
Presence of Particulate Matter: Firm is recalling a small number of vials with very small reflective flakes consistent with delamination of the glass vial.
Pharmacia & Upjohn LLC recalled Cleocin Phosphate (clindamycin Injection), USP, a) 600 mg/4mL (150 mg/mL) ADD-Vantage Via… - a moderate-severity action.
Cleocin Phosphate (clindamycin Injection), USP, a) 600 mg/4mL (150 mg/mL) ADD-Vantage Via… was recalled by Pharmacia & Upjohn LLC in June 26, 2013. Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: Firm is recalling a small number of vials with very small reflective flakes c…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-609-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Pharmacia & Upjohn LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of Particulate Matter: Firm is recalling a small number of vials with very small reflective flakes c….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-609-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-609-2013) was formally reported on June 26, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 4, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Pharmacia & Upjohn LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Kalamazoo, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 898,900 Vials.
The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of Particulate Matter: Firm is recalling a small number of vials with very small reflective flakes consistent with delamination of the glass vial. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. 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
898,900 Vials
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Cleocin Phosphate (clindamycin Injection), USP, a) 600 mg/4mL (150 mg/mL) ADD-Vantage Vial, b) 900 mg/6mL (150 mg/mL) ADD-Vantage Vial, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Use Only with the ADD-Vantage diluent container, Distributed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017, NDC a) 0009-3124-03 and b) 0009-3447-03
Presence of Particulate Matter: Firm is recalling a small number of vials with very small reflective flakes consistent with delamination of the glass vial.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-609-2013 |
| Date reported | June 26, 2013 |
| Date initiated | June 4, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Pharmacia & Upjohn LLC |
| Firm location | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Affected scope | 898,900 Vials |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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