0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as iron oxide, inorganic material, cellulose cotton fiber or polystyrene
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for fluid leakage at one of the weld sites.
Cause type: Sterility / contamination
A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.
Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, L 7500, 1000mL Excel Container, Rx Only, Sterile, nonpyrogenic, single dose container, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC 0264-7750-00.
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lactated Ringers Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, and Calcium Chloride NDC 00264-7750 |
SODIUM CHLORIDE .6 g/100mL; SODIUM LACTATE .31 g/100mL; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE .03 g/100mL; CALCIUM CHLORIDE .02 g/100mL | Injection, Solution Intravenous |
B. Braun Medical Inc. | Rx |
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as iron oxide, inorganic material, cellulose cotton fiber or polystyrene
Presence of Particulate matter.
Presence of Particulate Matter.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for leakage from the diaphragm port once the foil is removed.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current good manufacturing practices.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current good manufacturing practices.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current good manufacturing practices.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current good manufacturing practices.
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