Pfizer Inc. recalls Cleocin Phosphate, clindamycin injection, USP, 900 mg/ 6 mL (150 mg/mL), 6 mL vial, Rx only, Distributed by Pharmacia &
Pfizer recalls Cleocin phosphate injection due to impurities that could cause serious harm. Patients with prescription orders should check their medication details and contact Pfizer for guidance.
Recall notice
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out-of-specification (OOS) results were demonstrated for several specified impurities at the 24-month time point
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What happened, in plain English
Pfizer is recalling a specific clindamycin injection product due to impurities that could cause serious harm. This recall affects patients who have been prescribed this medication and requires them to check their medication details and contact Pfizer for guidance. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39080-pfizer-cleocin-phosphate-injection-recall-impurities-risk-serious-harm.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39080-pfizer-cleocin-phosphate-injection-recall-impurities-risk-serious-harm · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1069-2019
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“Pfizer Cleocin Phosphate Injection Recall: Impurities Risk Serious Harm.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39080-pfizer-cleocin-phosphate-injection-recall-impurities-risk-serious-harm. Based on FDA recall #D-1069-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1069-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The medication contains impurities that exceed safe levels at the 24-month mark. These impurities could cause serious harm if the medication is used as intended.
Who’s affected
Patients with a prescription for this specific clindamycin injection are affected. Those who have received the medication from the recalled batch are at highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Cleocin Phosphate', the strength '900 mg/6 mL', and the lot number 'T78193' on the vial. The expiration date is April 2019.
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All 6 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class III- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide USA and Guam
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-1067-2019 | Cleocin Phosphate (clindamycin injection), USP, 300 mg/ 2 mL (150 mg/mL), 2 mL-vial, Rx only, Distributed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co, Division of Pfizer, Inc, New York, NY 10017, NDC 0009-6582-02; Lot #: T97469, Exp. 7/2019, W28574, Exp.09/2019 | 67 cartons (25 vials per carton) | 0009-0870-21, 0009-0870-26, 0009-0775-20, 0009-0775-26, 0009-0902-11, 0009-0902-18, 0009-0728-05, 0009-0728-09, 0009-3124-01, 0009-3124-03, 0009-3447-01, 0009-3447-03, 0009-3381-01, 0009-3381-02, 0009-3375-01, 0009-3375-02, 0009-3382-01, 0009-3382-02, 0009-6582-02, 0009-6582-01 |
| D-1068-2019 | Cleocin Phosphate, clindamycin injection, USP, 600 mg/ 4 mL (150 mg/mL), 4 mL vial, Rx only, Distributed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co, Division of Pfizer, Inc, New York, NY 10017, NDC 0009-3124-01; Lot#: T78191, Exp.04/2019, T97494, Exp.07/2019 | 820 cartons (25 vials per carton) | 0009-0870-21, 0009-0870-26, 0009-0775-20, 0009-0775-26, 0009-0902-11, 0009-0902-18, 0009-0728-05, 0009-0728-09, 0009-3124-01, 0009-3124-03, 0009-3447-01, 0009-3447-03, 0009-3381-01, 0009-3381-02, 0009-3375-01, 0009-3375-02, 0009-3382-01, 0009-3382-02, 0009-6582-02, 0009-6582-01 |
| D-1069-2019 | Cleocin Phosphate, clindamycin injection, USP, 900 mg/ 6 mL (150 mg/mL), 6 mL vial, Rx only, Distributed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co, Division of Pfizer, Inc, New York, NY 10017. NDC 0009-3447-01; Lot #: T78193, Exp.04/2019 | 500 cartons (25 vials per carton) | 0009-0870-21, 0009-0870-26, 0009-0775-20, 0009-0775-26, 0009-0902-11, 0009-0902-18, 0009-0728-05, 0009-0728-09, 0009-3124-01, 0009-3124-03, 0009-3447-01, 0009-3447-03, 0009-3381-01, 0009-3381-02, 0009-3375-01, 0009-3375-02, 0009-3382-01, 0009-3382-02, 0009-6582-02, 0009-6582-01 |
| D-1070-2019 | Clindamycin Injection, USP, 300 mg/ 2 mL (150 mg/mL), 2 mL vials, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA.,NDC 47781-619-94; Lot: T97472 (exp 07/2019), T97473 (exp 04/2019), W28573 (exp 09/2019), W31814 (exp 10/2019) | 701 cartons (25 vials per carton) | — |
| D-1071-2019 | Clindamycin Injection, USP, 600 mg/ 4 mL (150 mg/mL), 4 mL vials, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-620-94; Lot #: T97496, Exp.04/2019, T97497, Exp.07/2019, W28564(exp 09/2019), W31812, Exp. 10/2019. | 8,878 cartons (25 vials per carton) | — |
| D-1072-2019 | Clindamycin Injection, USP, 900 mg/6 mL (150 mg/mL), 6 mL vial, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA. NDC 47781-621-94; Lot #: T96398, Exp.07/2019, T97492, Exp.04/2019, W28567, Exp. 09/2019, W31813, Exp.10/2019 | 8,320 cartons (25 vials per carton) | — |
What to do — step by step
Check Medication Details
Look for the product name 'Cleocin Phosphate', strength '900 mg/6 mL', and lot number 'T78193' on the vial.
Questions people ask
Is this medication safe to use?
The recall indicates impurities that could cause serious harm, so it is not safe to use the recalled product.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check for the product name 'Cleocin Phosphate', strength '900 mg/6 mL', and lot number 'T78193' on the vial.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Contact Pfizer directly for guidance on what to do with the medication.
Contact Pfizer
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pfizer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1069-2019 — Pfizer Pfizer Hello, I own a Pfizer that is covered by recall D-1069-2019 from Pfizer. 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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1069-2019 (March 15, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1069-2019 to see it in context.
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