Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class I voluntary initiated by Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc., originally initiated on 08-29-2013 for the product Cubicin (daptomycin for injection), 500 mg lyophilized powder, 10 mL single-use vials, Rx only, Manufactured for Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA The product was recalled due to presence of particulate matter; glass particulates observed in vials. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
| Field Name |
Field Value |
| Event ID |
66041 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Number |
D-764-2014 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Classification |
Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified". |
| Distribution Pattern |
Nationwide What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included. |
| Product Description |
Cubicin (daptomycin for injection), 500 mg lyophilized powder, 10 mL single-use vials, Rx only, Manufactured for Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA |
| Reason For Recall |
Presence of Particulate Matter; Glass particulates observed in vials What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective. |
| Product Quantity |
179,870 vials Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall. |
| Voluntary Mandated |
Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order. |
| Report Date |
01-29-2014 |
| Recall Initiation Date |
08-29-2013 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall. |
| Termination Date |
02-10-2015 What is the Date Terminated?
The date that FDA terminated the recall. |
| Initial Firm Notification |
Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall. |
| Product Type |
Drugs |
| Recalling Firm |
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Code Info |
Lot Numbers: Lot 950453F, Exp. 12/06/2013 Lot 090203F, Exp. 09/07/2014 Lot 201703F, Exp. 08/31/2015 Lot 201653F, Exp. 09/01/2015 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling. |
| Status |
Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard. |
