CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 9 Aug 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

oxyTOCIN added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV recalled

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling oxyTOCIN added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 14 Jul 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot: 36-241662, Exp. 7/20/2023; 36-242725, Exp. 7/26/2023; 36-243607, Exp. 7/30/2023; 36-243837, 36-243838, Exp. 7/31/2023; 36-245517, 36-245523, 36-245525, 36-245662, Exp. 8/2/2023; 36-247254, 36-247255, Exp. 8/8/2023; 36-247983, Exp. 8/10/2023; 36-254917, Exp. 9/5/2023

Quantity recalled3821 bags

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-0973-2023
FDA event ID: 92707
Recalling firm: Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Phoenix, AZ
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 14 Jul 2023
FDA classified: 1 Aug 2023
Reported: 9 Aug 2023
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Sterility
Drug class: Injectable & IV Drugs

Timeline

14 Jul 2023	Recall initiated by company
1 Aug 2023	Classified by FDA	+18 days
9 Aug 2023	Published in enforcement report	+8 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. Validation data for decontamination cycles is lacking.

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 15 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6042-1

Where it was distributed

Nationwide in the USA

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Lack of assurance of sterility. Validation data for decontamination cycles is lacking.

Which lots are affected?

Lot: 36-241662, Exp. 7/20/2023; 36-242725, Exp. 7/26/2023; 36-243607, Exp. 7/30/2023; 36-243837, 36-243838, Exp. 7/31/2023; 36-245517, 36-245523, 36-245525, 36-245662, Exp. 8/2/2023; 36-247254, 36-247255, Exp. 8/8/2023; 36-247983, Exp. 8/10/2023; 36-254917, Exp. 9/5/2023

Where was it sold?

Nationwide in the USA

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

94 other products · FDA event 92707

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	vancomycin added to 5% dextrose, 6 mg/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 108 mEq K, Induction 8:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	oxyTOCIN added to Lactated Ringer's, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 15 mEq K, Reperfusate 4:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 48 mEq K, Induction 4: Ringer's recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	phenylephrine, 25mg added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	oxyTOCIN added to dextrose 5%/lactated ringers, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	phenylephrine 50 mg added to 0.9% sodium chloride recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 20 mEq K, Maintenance 4:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	vancomycin 750 mg/ added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, (3 mg/mL), IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution 122 mEq recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 100 mEq K, Induction 8:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	PHENYLephrine, 40mg/, added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, High K, Induction 4:1 Plasmalyte recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 24 mEq recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	EPINEPHrine, 2 mg added to dextrose 5%, Concentration = 8 mcg/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 36 mEq K, Induction 4:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, IV, Total Volume =, Crystalloid Induction recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	vancomycin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 4 mg/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, Leesburg Cardioplegia, IV, Total Volume = recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	oxyTOCIN added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	potassium phosphate 15 mmole added to 0.9% sodium Chloride, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 24 mEq K, Maintenance 8:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	norepinephrine, 16 mg, added to dextrose 5%, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	NORepinephrine 4 mg/ added to 0.9% sodium chloride 16 mcg/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, Concentration =/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	dilTIAZem 125mg/ (1 mg/mL), added to dextrose 5%, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 60 mEq K, Induction 4:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	glycopyrrolate 1 mg/ (0.2 mg/mL), For Anesthesia Use, Syringe recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	dilTIAZem 125mg/ (1 mg/mL), added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	vancomycin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 6 mg/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, High K, Induction 4:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	oxyTOCIN added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	PHENYLephrine 20mg/ added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	succinylcholine 200 mg/ (20 mg/mL), Syringe recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	vancomycin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 3 mg/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	oxyTOCIN added to Lactated Ringer's, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	potassium phosphate, 30 mmole added to 0.9% sodium Chloride, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 12 mEq K, Maintenance recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 106 mEq recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, Concentration =/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	EPINEPHrine 4mg/ added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, low recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 15 mEq K, Reperfusate 4:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 70 mEq recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	PHENYLephrine, 10mg/ added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 40mcg/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	oxyTOCIN added to dextrose 5%/lactated ringers, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution 40 mEq recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 25 mEq K, Sutter Cardioplegia, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, low K, Maintenance 4:1 Plasmalyte recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 36 mEq K, Maintenance 8:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	EPINEPHrine 8mg/ added to dextrose 5%, 32 mcg/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	PHENYLephrine 1,000 mcg/, (100mcg/mL) recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	neostigmine 5 mg/ (1mg/mL) Syringe recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	vancomycin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	rocuronium50 mg/ (10 mg/mL) recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	vancomycin added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 4 mg/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	oxyTOCIN added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Transplant Solution, Plasma-Lyte A -, Msa/MSG 0.92 Molar recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution del Nido Formula, IV, Total Volume = recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	oxyTOCIN added to Lactated Ringer's, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	oxyTOCIN added to Lactated Ringer's, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	vancomycin added to dextrose 5%, 5 mg/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	EPINEPHrine added to dextrose 5%, 4mg/, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 30 mEq K, Induction 4:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 70 mEq K, Induction 8:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	vancomycin added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 5 mg/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023	CLASS II	Cardioplegia Solution, 7.5 mEq K, Reperfusate 4:1 recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide

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