Moderate riskFDA DrugClass II

Baxter Clindamycin Injection recalled for manufacturing quality deviations

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling one lot of Clindamycin Injection USP in 5% Dextrose due to deviations from manufacturing quality standards. The affected lot was distributed nationwide, in 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 lot #NC194068 (expiration 10/29/2027)
  2. Do not use this lot; return it to your pharmacy or healthcare facility
  3. Contact Baxter Healthcare or your pharmacy if you have questions

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Clindamycin Injection USP in 5% Dextrose, 900 mg/50 mL (18 mg/mL), in GALAXY 50 mL Single Dose Container, Rx only, Sterile Nonpyrogenic, Manufactured by: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, NDC 43066-995-24.
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Nationwide
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-0818-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Clindamycin Injection USP in 5% Dextrose, 900 mg/50 mL (18 mg/mL), in GALAXY 50 mL Single Dose Container, Rx only, Sterile Nonpyrogenic, Manufactured by: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, NDC 43066-995-24. CGMP Deviations Lot # NC194068, Exp Date: 10/29/2027. 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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