CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 1 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
OXYtocin added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride recalled
Banner Pharmacy Services is recalling OXYtocin added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 10 Oct 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0023-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78227
- Recalling firm
- Banner Pharmacy Services, Chandler, AZ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Oct 2017
- FDA classified
- 23 Oct 2017
- Reported
- 1 Nov 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Injectable & IV Drugs
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Oct 2017 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 1 Nov 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
OXYtocin 30 units added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL bag, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226, NDC 7025000101
Where it was distributed
Nationwide within the US
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
Which lots are affected?
Lot#: 072017S4, Exp 11/16/2017; 072117S2, Exp 11/17/2017; 072417S2, Exp 11/20/2017; 072717S5, Exp 11/23/2017; 072817S3, Exp 11/24/2017; 073117S3, Exp 11/27/2017; 080217S3, Exp 11/29/2017; 080317S3, Exp 11/30/2017; 080917S3, Exp 12/6/2017; 081117S4, Exp 12/8/2017; 081717S3, Exp 12/14/2017; 081817S1, Exp 12/15/2017; 082217S3, Exp 12/19/2017; 082317S3, 082317S5, Exp 12/20/2017; 082417S3, Exp 12/21/2017; 082517S2, Exp 12/22/2017.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide within the US
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
13 other products · FDA event 78227This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Hydromorphone HCl 10 mg (0.2mg/ml) syringes in 0.9% Sodium Chloride recalled.
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