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

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 180040003D, Exp 3/18/18
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
PharMEDium Services, LLC
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

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

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 180040003D, Exp 3/18/18

Distribution:

Distributed in: SC, FL, NY, WA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0422-2018

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