FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1067-2019

Product

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

Brand name
Cleocin Phosphate
Generic name
Clindamycin Phosphate
Active ingredient
Clindamycin Phosphate
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDCs
0009-0728, 0009-0870, 0009-0775, 0009-0902, 0009-3124, 0009-3447, 0009-3381, 0009-3375, 0009-3382, 0009-6582
FDA application
NDA050441
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: T97469, Exp. 7/2019, W28574, Exp.09/2019

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out-of-specification (OOS) results were demonstrated for several specified impurities at the 24-month time point

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 E 42nd St, N/A, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
67 cartons (25 vials per carton)
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA and Guam

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-03-15
FDA classified
2019-03-29
Posted by FDA
2019-04-10
Terminated
2022-08-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1067-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.