FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0498-2019

Product

Oxytocin 20 Units added to NS 1000 mL (oxytocin and 0.9% Sodium Chloride) Injectable Solution, Approximately 1002 mL Sterile single use bag, Rx only, Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 42852-703-99.

Affected lot / code info
Lots: 12/14/18 1482 70399P, BUD: 02/27/19; 12/14/18 1610 70399P, BUD: 02/27/19

Why it was recalled

Superpotent Drug: product may contain concentrations of oxytocin higher than what is represented on the label.

Recalling firm

Firm
Advanced Pharma Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
9265 Kirby Dr, Houston, Texas 77054-2520

Distribution

Quantity
672 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-02-06
FDA classified
2019-02-15
Posted by FDA
2019-02-27
Terminated
2019-10-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0498-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.