Merck recalls Cubicin 500mg single-dose vials due to glass particles. This could cause serious injury during injection. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Identified as Glass Particles
Merck is recalling Cubicin (daptomycin) 500mg single-dose vials because they contain glass particles. This hazard could cause serious injury during injection. The recall affects specific lot numbers with expiration dates.
Glass particles in the injection vials can cause serious injury when administered. This risk occurs during the injection process, potentially leading to tissue damage or other complications.
Healthcare professionals who use Cubicin injections are most at risk. Patients receiving this medication under a prescription are affected.
Check for Cubicin 500mg single-dose vials with lot number 934778 and expiration date June 2022. The product is only available by prescription.
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the vial label to confirm if it is affected.
The recall indicates glass particles are present, which could cause serious injury during injection. Do not use affected vials.
Check the lot number and expiration date. If it matches the recalled batch (lot 934778, exp. Jun 2022), stop using it and contact your healthcare provider.
The recall record does not specify a replacement process. Contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Merck to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0093-2022 — Merck Merck Hello, I own a Merck that is covered by recall D-0093-2022 from Merck. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
