FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0370-2024

Product

Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate USP, 500 mEq/250 mL (2 mEq/mL), 250 mL Bag, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC 0264-1944-20

Brand name
Potassium Chloride
Generic name
Potassium Chloride
Active ingredient
Potassium Chloride
Route
Parenteral
NDC
0264-1944
FDA application
ANDA085870
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: J2S007, Exp: 12/31/2024; J3A115, Exp: 01/31/2025.

Why it was recalled

Lack of assurance of sterility: pinholes, within the blue label characters on the EXCEL bag, specifically within the dotted characters on the label, resulting in leaks.

Recalling firm

Firm
B. Braun Medical Inc
Manufacturer
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2525 Mcgaw Ave, N/A, Irvine, California 92614-5841

Distribution

Quantity
22,752 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-03-06
FDA classified
2024-03-08
Posted by FDA
2024-03-20
Terminated
2025-04-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0370-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.