PharMEDium Services recalls oxytocin compounded in lactated Ringer's injection due to subpotent drug risk. Affected units may not deliver proper medication strength.
Subpotent Drug
PharMEDium Services compounded oxytocin 20 units into lactated Ringer's injection. This product may not contain enough active ingredient to be effective, which could lead to treatment failure if used medically.
The compounded oxytocin may be less potent than intended, meaning it might not provide the required medication strength. This could result in treatment failure if used for medical purposes.
Healthcare professionals using this compounded medication for medical purposes. Patients receiving this treatment may not get the intended therapeutic effect.
Look for the product name 'Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag' compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. The NDC number is 71019-241-04. All unexpired lots are affected.
Verify the product name and NDC number to confirm if your medication is affected.
The product may not deliver the intended medication strength, so it should not be used for medical purposes.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact PharMEDium Services for guidance.
Check for the product name 'Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag' compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC with NDC 71019-241-04.
We’ve drafted a message you can send PharMEDium to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0039-2018 — PharMEDium PharMEDium Hello, I own a PharMEDium that is covered by recall D-0039-2018 from PharMEDium. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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