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August 20, 2025

B. Braun Medical Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lactated Ringer’s Injection USP 1000 mL and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL due to the presence of particulate matter

BETHLEHEM, PA – August 20, 2025 – B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) is voluntarily recalling two lots of Lactated Ringers Injection USP 1000 mL,and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL to the hospital level due to the presence of particulate matter inside the container.

B. Braun has identified through complaints the potential for the product to contain particulate matter in solution. To date there have been no reports of serious injury, death or other adverse events associated with this issue. If the particulate matter is observed before use, a minor delay could occur while obtaining a replacement product. If the particulate matter is loose and the container is used on a patient, there is a potential for the particulate to be infused into the circulatory system. This could lead to patient harm that may require additional medical intervention and/or lead to permanent impairment or death.

The product has a reasonable probability of causing pulmonary emboli (blockage in pulmonary blood vessels), occlusions of other blood vessels (which can lead to tissue death and possible organ damage), and/or phlebitis (inflammation of the walls of veins, which may lead to clotting). Systemically, foreign particles infused intravenously can cause systemic activation of the immune system, organ dysfunction, and hemolysis (breakdown of bloodcells). To date there have been no reports of serious injury, death or other adverse events associated with this issue.

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP is indicated for extracellular fluid replacement, treatment of metabolic alkalosis in the presence of fluid loss and mild sodium depletion. Lactated Ringers Injection USP 1000 mL solution is indicated for use in adults and pediatric patients as a source of electrolytes and water for hydration. These products are packaged in boxes of 12 eaches. Additional details on the affected products are as follows:

Product Catalog NumberNDC NumberProduct DescriptionLot NumberDistributution RangeExpiration DateRegion Distributed
E75000264-7750-07Lactated Ringers Injection USP 1000 mLJ4S80726DEC2024 – 10APR202531MAY2027US
E80000264-7800-090.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000ML V3K77015NOV2023 – 25SEP202431JAN2026US
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