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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Pharmedium Services, LLC: Oxytocin Compounded Bags Recalled for Subpotency

Agency Publication Date: October 25, 2017
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Summary

Pharmedium Services, LLC has recalled 43,159 units of Oxytocin compounded intravenous bags after testing revealed the medication was subpotent, meaning it may not contain the full required strength of the drug. These products were distributed nationwide in various concentrations and bag sizes, ranging from 10 units to 40 units of Oxytocin in Lactated Ringer's or Dextrose solutions. The recall affects all unexpired lots of these compounded medications used in clinical settings.

Risk

If the medication is subpotent, it may fail to provide the intended therapeutic effect, which in the case of Oxytocin—often used to induce labor or control bleeding after childbirth—could lead to serious medical complications for both the patient and the healthcare provider's treatment plan.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your medical inventory for any Pharmedium Oxytocin products with NDC numbers: 71019-237-03, 71019-237-01, 71019-239-01, 71019-241-06, 71019-241-04, 71019-241-05, 71019-241-03, 71019-242-02, 71019-242-01, 71019-243-01, 71019-243-04, 71019-245-02, 71019-243-03, 71019-245-03, or 71019-245-04.
  2. Identify affected bags by checking for the manufacturer 'PharMEDium Services, LLC' and the compounding location in Sugar Land, TX (12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130). This recall includes all unexpired lots.
  3. Immediately quarantine any affected bags and stop using them for patient care.
  4. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding alternative medications or concerns about past use.
  5. Return any unused compounded bags to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a refund and contact Pharmedium Services, LLC at their Lake Forest, IL headquarters for specific return instructions.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Healthcare guidance and product refund.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Oxytocin 10 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP (1000 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-237-03
Recall #: D-0035-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 10 units added to 500 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP (500 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-237-01
Recall #: D-0036-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 15 units added to 250 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP (250 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-239-01
Recall #: D-0037-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP (1000 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-241-06
Recall #: D-0038-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP (1000 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-241-04
Recall #: D-0039-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP (1000 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-241-05
Recall #: D-0040-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 20 units added to 500 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP (500 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-241-03
Recall #: D-0041-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 30 units added to 1000 mL 5% Dextrose/Lactated Ringer's USP (1000 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-242-02
Recall #: D-0042-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 30 units added to 500 mL 5% Dextrose/Lactated Ringer's USP (500 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-242-01
Recall #: D-0043-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 30 units added to 500 mL Lactated Ringer's USP (500 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-243-01
Recall #: D-0044-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 30 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's USP (1000 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-243-04
Recall #: D-0045-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 40 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's USP (1000 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-245-02
Recall #: D-0046-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 30 units added to 500 mL Lactated Ringer's USP (500 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-243-03
Recall #: D-0047-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 40 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's USP (1000 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-245-03
Recall #: D-0048-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots
Product: Oxytocin 40 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's USP (1000 mL bag)
Model:
NDC# 71019-245-04
Recall #: D-0049-2018
Lot Numbers:
All unexpired lots

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 78063
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Pharmedium Services, LLC
Sold By: Hospitals; Clinics; Pharmacies
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 15 products (564 bags; 1308 bags; 2232 bags; Unknown; 390 bags; 978 bags; 60 bags; 534 bags; 4452 bags; 6108 bags; 763 bags; 1152 bags; 24486 bags; 90 bags; 42 bags)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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