Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Labeling: Label Mix-up: Pitocin storage conditions should be labeled, "Store between 20¿ to 25¿C (68¿ to 77¿F)". Pitocin lot 225867 and part of Pitocin lot 231423 were labeled, "Store between 20¿ to 25¿C (28¿ to 77¿F)".
Pitocin (Oxytocin Injection, USP) Synthetic 10 units per mL 10 mL, Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: JHP Pharmaceuticals, LLC Rochester, MI 48307 NDC 42023-116-02
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.
Reason Subpotent Drug: Testing revealed there was no oxytocin in the IV bag.
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason cGMP violations
Reason Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility:Lack of validation data for sanitization cycles
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