Why it was recalled
Lack of sterility assurance: Recall of certain batches of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP in EXCEL¿ Plus IV Container product due to the possibility of an incomplete seal that may cause leakage. The impacted lots may exhibit microscopic channel leaks near the port assembly of the product.
Product description
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 500 mL Excel Plus Container, Rx Only, B. Braun Medical Inc. Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC 0264-5802-10
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lots: 0061794230 Exp. 01/31/2024; 0061794232 Exp. 01/31/2024; 0061797779 Exp. 02/29/2024; 0061797780 Exp. 02/29/2024; 0061797781 Exp. 02/29/2024; 0061797783 Exp. 02/29/2024; 0061797784 Exp. 03/31/2024; 0061797785 Exp. 03/31/2024; 0061797786 Exp. 03/31/2024; 0061797787 Exp. 03/31/2024; 0061797788 Exp. 03/31/2024; 0061809680 Exp. 04/30/2024
Where it was sold
USA Nationwide.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0347-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- Feb 10, 2023
- FDA report date
- Mar 1, 2023
- Quantity
- 483,229 bags
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- B. Braun Medical Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0347-2023, exactly as published.
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- City
- Daytona Beach
- State
- FL
- Status
- Completed
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 91658
- Address
- 1845 Mason Ave
- Code information
- Lots: 0061794230 Exp. 01/31/2024; 0061794232 Exp. 01/31/2024; 0061797779 Exp. 02/29/2024; 0061797780 Exp. 02/29/2024; 0061797781 Exp. 02/29/2024; 0061797783 Exp. 02/29/2024; 0061797784 Exp. 03/31/2024; 0061797785 Exp. 03/31/2024; 0061797786 Exp. 03/31/2024; 0061797787 Exp. 03/31/2024; 0061797788 Exp. 03/31/2024; 0061809680 Exp. 04/30/2024
- Postal code
- 32117-5102
- Report date
- Mar 1, 2023
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0347-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- B. Braun Medical Inc.
- Product quantity
- 483,229 bags
- Reason for recall
- Lack of sterility assurance: Recall of certain batches of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP in EXCEL¿ Plus IV Container product due to the possibility of an incomplete seal that may cause leakage. The impacted lots may exhibit microscopic channel leaks near the port assembly of the product.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 500 mL Excel Plus Container, Rx Only, B. Braun Medical Inc. Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC 0264-5802-10
- Distribution pattern
- USA Nationwide.
- Recall initiation date
- Feb 10, 2023
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Feb 23, 2023