FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1420-2012

Product

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

Brand name
Pitocin
Generic name
Oxytocin
Active ingredient
Oxytocin
Route
Intravenous
NDC
42023-116
FDA application
NDA018261
Affected lot / code info
Lot 231423, 255867

Why it was recalled

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)".

Recalling firm

Firm
JHP Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Manufacturer
Par Health USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
870 Parkdale Rd, Rochester, Michigan 48307-1740

Distribution

Quantity
26100 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-06-05
FDA classified
2012-07-16
Posted by FDA
2012-07-25
Terminated
2012-11-05
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1420-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Pitocin · FDA Drug Recalls