Oxytocin Added To Dextrose recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Oxytocin Added To Dextrose since 2015. The latest was reported on 1 Nov 2017. Most were for potency & assay. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls3since 2015
Last 12 months0reported
Class I133% of total
Ongoing0latest 1 Nov 2017
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 1 33%Class II 2 67%Class III 0 0%
Why oxytocin added to dextrose is recalled
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All oxytocin added to dextrose recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Oxytocin added to 5% Dextrose/Lactated Ringer's recalled | Pharmedium Services | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Oxytocin added to 5% Dextrose/Lactated Ringer's recalled | Pharmedium Services | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | oxyTOCIN added to 5% Dextrose Injection recalled by Pharmedium Services | Pharmedium Services | Particulate Matter | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Oxytocin Added To Dextrose?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.