US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Dec 12, 2013 (13 years ago)

Oxytocin 30 Units in 500mL Sodium Chloride 0.9% Bags, Not for Dispensing, For Hospital…

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

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The firm expanded the recall to other injectable products due to lack of assurance of sterility from poor aseptic practices observed at the firm.

What was recalled

Oxytocin 30 Units in 500mL Sodium Chloride 0.9% Bags, Not for Dispensing, For Hospital Administration Only, Rx Formulations, 5949 East University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85205

Recalling firm
Zions RX Formulations Services LLC dba RX Formuations Serv.
Origin
AZ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1216-2014

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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