Olympia Pharmacy recalls Oxytocin 20 units/ml injections compounded in Orlando, FL due to quality control concerns. Affected batches expire by 10/31/13, 8/25/13, and 8/22/13.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes
Olympia Pharmacy is recalling Oxytocin 20 units/ml injections compounded in Orlando, FL because FDA inspections found quality control issues that could lead to contamination. This affects specific batches with expiration dates up to October 2013.
FDA inspections found quality control problems during the compounding process. This could mean the injections might not be sterile, leading to infections if used improperly.
People who have received Oxytocin 20 units/ml injections compounded by Olympia Pharmacy in Orlando, FL between the dates listed. Healthcare providers using these injections for medical purposes are most at risk.
Check for batch numbers B5019 (expires 10/31/13), B3525 (expires 8/25/13), or B3122 (expires 8/22/13) on the product label. These injections were compounded by Olympia Pharmacy in Orlando, FL.
Look for batch numbers B5019, B3525, or B3122 on the Oxytocin 20 units/ml injection label.
FDA inspections found quality control issues during compounding that could lead to contamination.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps beyond checking product labels.
The recall is due to potential contamination risks from lack of sterility assurance, but the official notice does not describe specific injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympia Pharmacy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-764-2013 — Olympia Pharmacy Olympia Pharmacy Hello, I own a Olympia Pharmacy that is covered by recall D-764-2013 from Olympia Pharmacy. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
