Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Cubicin (daptomycin for injection) Recalled by Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter; Glass particulates observed in...

Date: August 29, 2013
Company: Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Cubicin (daptomycin for injection), 500 mg lyophilized powder, 10 mL single-use vials, Rx only, Manufactured for Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA

Quantity: 179,870 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter; Glass particulates observed in vials

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report