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CUBICIN (daptomycin for injection) 500 mg Recalled by Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Foreign particulate matter (tiny...

Date: August 8, 2014
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, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Single use Vial, Manufactured for: Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc., Lexington, MA 02421, USA, NDC 67919-011-01

Quantity: 371,879 Vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: Foreign particulate matter (tiny black specs) were observed at the bottom of the vial following reconstitution.

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