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.

Vistide (cidofovir) Injection Recalled by Gilead Sciences, Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Particulate matter was found...

Date: January 31, 2013
Company: Gilead Sciences, 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 Gilead Sciences, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Vistide (cidofovir) Injection, 375 mg (75 mg/mL), 5 mL single-use vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, CA 94404, UPC 3 61958 01011 5; NDC 61958-0101-1.

Quantity: 3,181 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: Particulate matter was found in some vials of Vistide (cidofovir injection).

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. has 7 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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