FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0638-2024

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, E8000, 1000mL container, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Irvine, CA, NDC 0264-7800-09.

Brand name
Sodium Chloride
Generic name
Sodium Chloride
Active ingredient
Sodium Chloride
Route
Intravenous
NDC
0264-7800
FDA application
NDA019635
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: J2L763, J2L764, Exp: 31 March 2025

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
63,444 containers
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within U.S.A

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-07-24
FDA classified
2024-08-19
Posted by FDA
2024-08-28
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0638-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.