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CUBICIN (daptomycin for injection) 500 mg, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Single use Vial, Manufactured for: Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc., Lexington, MA 02421, USA, NDC 67919-011-01

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: August 8, 2014 Cubist Pharmaceuticals Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #'s: CDC203, Exp 12/2015; CDC207, Exp 01/2016; CDC213, Exp 02/2016; CDC217, Exp 03/2016; CDC226, Exp 04/2016; CDC234, CDC235, Exp 05/2016; CDC243, CDC246, Exp 07/2016.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Presence of Particulate Matter: Foreign particulate matter (tiny black specs) were observed at the bottom of the vial following reconstitution.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

CUBICIN (daptomycin for injection) 500 mg, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Single use Vial, Manufactured for: Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc., Lexington, MA 02421, USA, NDC 67919-011-01

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #'s: CDC203, Exp 12/2015; CDC207, Exp 01/2016; CDC213, Exp 02/2016; CDC217, Exp 03/2016; CDC226, Exp 04/2016; CDC234, CDC235, Exp 05/2016; CDC243, CDC246, Exp 07/2016.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0229-2015

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