The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0186-2018·Announced 2018-01-17

KRS Global Biotechnology Recalls Oxytocin IV Bags Due to Labeling Errors

KRS Global Biotechnology is recalling 963 bags of Oxytocin 30 Units IV solution because the Beyond Use Date exceeds the expiration date of at least one ingredient.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error regarding expiration dates, which fits the rubric for moderate severity involving minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc. is recalling 963 bags of Oxytocin 30 Units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution (PF) IV Bag, For IV Infusion Use. The recall is due to a labeling issue where the Beyond Use Date (BUD) exceeds the expiration date of at least one ingredient used to make the final product.

The affected lots are 10112017@10 with a BUD of 1/9/2018 and 10252017@9 with a BUD of 1/23/2018. The product was distributed nationwide in the USA, Bermuda, and New Zealand.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected product and contact the manufacturer or their local FDA office for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Oxytocin 30 Units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution (PF) IV Bag, For IV Infusion Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
Affected units
963

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lots: 10112017@10 BUD: 1/9/2018
  • 10252017@9 BUD: 1/23/2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 47 recalled by KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 47 products in this recall →