Oxytocin 30 units added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, Rx Only, Single Dose Container, SCA Pharmaceuticals, Windsor, CT
Summary
The FDA issued a Class III for Oxytocin 30 units added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, Rx Only, Single Dose Con by SCA Pharmaceuticals. Reason: Subpotent Drug: Out of specification results for low potency was obtained..
Details
Source
Drug Recall
External ID
D-0555-2023
Action Date
2023-05-03
Status
Terminated
Category
drug
Product Description
Oxytocin 30 units added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, Rx Only, Single Dose Container, SCA Pharmaceuticals, Windsor, CT 06095, NDC# 70004-085-44
Lot/Code Info: Lot # 1222043028 04/11/23 1222043029 04/13/23 1222043031 04/12/23 1222043032 04/12/23 1222043033 04/13/23 1222043034 04/13/23 1222043035 04/14/23 1222043036 04/14/23 1222043037 04/18/23 1222043038 04/18/23 1222043039 04/19/23 1222043040 04/19/23 1222043041 04/20/23 1222043042 04/20/23 1222043043 04/21/23 1222043044 04/21/23 1223041990 05/03/23 1223041991 05/03/23 1223041992 05/05/23 1223041993 05/06/23 1223041996 05/11/23 1223041997 05/10/23 1223041998 05/11/23 1223041999 05/12/23 1223042000 05/12/23 1223042001 05/13/23 1223042002 05/16/23 1223042003 05/17/23 1223042004 05/21/23 1223042006 05/16/23 1223042007 05/06/23 1223042008 05/10/23 1223042009 05/05/23 1223042010 05/04/23 1223042766 05/18/23 1223042767 05/17/23 1223042769 05/18/23 1223042770 05/19/23 1223042771 05/19/23 1223042772 05/20/23 1223042773 05/21/23 1223042774 05/23/23 1223042776 05/23/23 1223042777 05/24/23 1223042778 05/24/23 1223042783 05/31/23 1223042784 06/01/23 1223042785 05/31/23 1223042786 06/01/23 1223044081 06/02/23 1223044082 06/02/23 1223044117 06/06/23 1223044118 06/06/23 1223044143 06/03/23 1223044144 06/03/23 1223044166 06/14/23 1223044173 06/07/23 1223044191 06/07/23 1223044198 06/08/23 1223044220 06/08/23 1223044225 06/13/23 1223044247 06/14/23 1223044255 06/14/23 1223044267 06/15/23 1223044302 06/15/23 1223044311 06/16/23 1223044389 06/24/23 1223044523 06/24/23 1223044552 06/28/23 1223044582 06/27/23 1223044590 06/27/23 1223044629 06/29/23 1223044636 06/29/23 1223044656 06/30/23 1223044662 06/30/23 1223044682 07/01/23 1223044687 07/01/23 1223044711 07/05/23 1223044741 07/04/23 1223044749 07/04/23 1223044774 07/05/23 1223044793 07/06/23 1223044868 07/08/23
Quantity Affected: 73,312 containers
Reason for Recall
Subpotent Drug: Out of specification results for low potency was obtained.
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2023-04-10
Company
Windsor, CT
Context & Analysis
This is a Class III recall. Class III recalls involve products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, but that violate FDA regulations.
This was one of 43 drug recalls issued in the same week, part of 272 drug-related FDA actions this month.
SCA Pharmaceuticals has 6 FDA actions in our database, including 6 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class III recall?
A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (SCA Pharmaceuticals) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does SCA Pharmaceuticals have FDA actions?
SCA Pharmaceuticals has 6 FDA actions in our database, including 6 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "D-0555-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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