Severity
Low
FDA Drug recall · Reported October 5, 2022
Incorrect Product Formulation: Oxytocin 30 units was added to an IV bag of 0.45% Sodium Chloride (500mL) instead of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (500mL).
QuVa Pharma, Inc. recalled oxyTOCIN 30 Units/500 mL (0.06 Units/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Injection for IV … - a low-severity action.
oxyTOCIN 30 Units/500 mL (0.06 Units/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Injection for IV … was recalled by QuVa Pharma, Inc. in October 5, 2022. Reason: Incorrect Product Formulation: Oxytocin 30 units was added to an IV bag of 0.45% Sodium Chloride (500mL) inst…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1544-2022 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
QuVa Pharma, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Incorrect Product Formulation: Oxytocin 30 units was added to an IV bag of 0.45% Sodium Chloride (500mL) inst….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1544-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-1544-2022) was formally reported on October 5, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 20, 2022. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. QuVa Pharma, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bloomsbury, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 1994 bags.
The documented reason for this recall is: Incorrect Product Formulation: Oxytocin 30 units was added to an IV bag of 0.45% Sodium Chloride (500mL) instead of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (500mL). Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. Distribution scope 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, 5 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 recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
1994 bags
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
oxyTOCIN 30 Units/500 mL (0.06 Units/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Injection for IV Use, High Alert, This is a Compounded Product for Institutional or Office Use Only, Not for Resale, QuVa PHARMA 519 Route 173, Bloomsbury, NJ 08804, Total volume: 500 mL bag, NDC: 70092-1068-07.
Incorrect Product Formulation: Oxytocin 30 units was added to an IV bag of 0.45% Sodium Chloride (500mL) instead of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (500mL).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1544-2022 |
| Date reported | October 5, 2022 |
| Date initiated | September 20, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | QuVa Pharma, Inc. |
| Firm location | Bloomsbury, NJ |
| Affected scope | 1994 bags |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the USA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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