Moderate riskFDA DrugClass II

Baxter Clindamycin Injection recalled for CGMP manufacturing deviations

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling specific lots of Clindamycin Injection USP in 5% Dextrose due to deviations from current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards during production. The affected lots are NC193764 (expiration 10/18/2027) and NC195232 (expiration 11/25/2027), distributed nationwide in the US, Puerto Rico, and Chile.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Baxter recalls

What to do

  1. Check your pharmacy or hospital records for Clindamycin Injection with lot numbers NC193764 or NC195232.
  2. Do not use affected lots; contact your pharmacy or healthcare provider for guidance on safe alternatives.
  3. Report any adverse effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-888-SAFEMED or online at fda.gov/medwatch.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Clindamycin Injection USP in 5% Dextrose, 600 mg per 50 mL (12 mg/mL) in GALAXY 50 mL Single Dose Container, Rx only, Sterile Nonpyrogenic, Baxter healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, NDC 0338-3612-50.
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Made for
Adults

This recall covers 17 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
N/A
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
1 Baxter Pkwy, N/A, Deerfield, IL, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0808-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Clindamycin Injection USP in 5% Dextrose, 600 mg per 50 mL (12 mg/mL) in GALAXY 50 mL Single Dose Container, Rx only, Sterile Nonpyrogenic, Baxter healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, NDC 0338-3612-50. CGMP Deviations Lot # NC193764, Exp Date: 10/18/2027; Lot # NC195232, Exp Date: 11/25/2027. Distribution: US Nationwide; Puerto Rico; and Chile. Affected quantity: N/A
Hazard
CGMP Deviations

17 products in this recall

Baxter IV drug bags recalled for manufacturing quality issues

Baxter is recalling 17 intravenous (IV) drug products for manufacturing quality problems, called CGMP deviations, which are lapses in the required production standards. The products include vancomycin, daptomycin, clindamycin, famotidine, dexmedetomidine, vasopressin, pantoprazole, insulin, nicardipine, and amiodarone, plus the brand names Myxredlin, CARDENE IV, and Nexterone. They were distributed nationwide, in Puerto Rico, and in Chile, and no injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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