FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0347-2023

Product

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 500 mL Excel Plus Container, Rx Only, B. Braun Medical Inc. Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC 0264-5802-10

Brand name
Sodium Chloride
Generic name
Sodium Chloride
Active ingredient
Sodium Chloride
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0264-5802, 0264-5804
FDA application
NDA019635
Affected lot / code info
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

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.

Recalling firm

Firm
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1845 Mason Ave, N/A, Daytona Beach, Florida 32117-5102

Distribution

Quantity
483,229 bags
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-02-10
FDA classified
2023-02-23
Posted by FDA
2023-03-01
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0347-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.