FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0549-2018

Product

0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP, 1000 mL Plastic Irrigation Container (PIC), Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Irvine, CA 92614, Catalog # R5200-01, NDC 0264-2201-00.

Brand name
Sodium Chloride
Generic name
Sodium Chloride
Active ingredient
Sodium Chloride
Route
Irrigation
NDC
0264-2201
FDA application
NDA016733
Affected lot / code info
Batch # J7N912, Exp 10/31/20

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint of particulate matter which has been identified as polyethylene, which is consistent with the material used to manufacture the container cap was received.

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
17,360 plastic irrigation containers
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-02-16
FDA classified
2018-02-27
Posted by FDA
2018-03-07
Terminated
2020-01-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0549-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.