FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-609-2013

Product

Cleocin Phosphate (clindamycin Injection), USP, a) 600 mg/4mL (150 mg/mL) ADD-Vantage Vial, b) 900 mg/6mL (150 mg/mL) ADD-Vantage Vial, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Use Only with the ADD-Vantage diluent container, Distributed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017, NDC a) 0009-3124-03 and b) 0009-3447-03

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
Lots: a) G34908, Exp 06/14; G53479, Exp 09/14; G63442, G58347, Exp 10/14; G80133, Exp 12/14; and b) G34910, Exp 06/14; G36879, G41005, Exp 07/14; G53478, Exp 09/14; G63444, Exp 10/14; G76317, Exp 11/14.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Firm is recalling a small number of vials with very small reflective flakes consistent with delamination of the glass vial.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pharmacia & Upjohn LLC
Manufacturer
Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7000 Portage Rd, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001-0102

Distribution

Quantity
898,900 Vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-06-04
FDA classified
2013-06-20
Posted by FDA
2013-06-26
Terminated
2014-04-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-609-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.