US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Feb 5, 2018 (9 years ago)

15 units Oxytocin added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 250 mL Viaflex Bag, Rx only…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of assurance of sterility: Three lots were released where there was a failure to follow proper testing and investigation procedures. Product may be out of specification (OOS) for endotoxin.

What was recalled

15 units Oxytocin added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 250 mL Viaflex Bag, Rx only, PharMEDium Serivces, LLC

Recalling firm
PharMEDium Services, LLC
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0422-2018

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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