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 MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Identified as Glass Particles

Date: October 19, 2021
Company: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP
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 MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP directly.

Affected Products

Cubicin (daptomycin for injection), 500 mg per vial, Single-dose vial, Rx only. Manuf. for: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USA. Manuf. by: Baxter Pharmaceuticals LLC., Bloomington, IN 47403, USA, NDC: 67919-011-01

Quantity: 76,163 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: Identified as Glass Particles

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP

MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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