Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 71019-241-06

Subpotent Drug

Recall #: D-0038-2018
Affected scope: Unknown
Initiated: September 1, 2017

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Pharmedium Services, LLC recalled Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag, Rx Onl… - a moderate-severity action.

Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag, Rx Onl… was recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC in November 1, 2017. Reason: Subpotent Drug. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0038-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Pharmedium Services, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Subpotent Drug.

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: November 1, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0038-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 71019-241-06

Reason for recall

Subpotent Drug

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-0038-2018
Date reported	November 1, 2017
Date initiated	September 1, 2017
Recalling firm	Pharmedium Services, LLC
Firm location	Lake Forest, IL
Affected scope	Unknown
Distribution	Nationwide.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 71019-241-06. Recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC. Units affected: Unknown.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Subpotent Drug

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on November 1, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0038-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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