FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0916-2023

Product

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 1000 mL Excel Plus Container, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc. Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524 USA, NDC 0264-5802-00

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
Lot#: 0061858305, 0061858306 Exp 3/31/2025

Why it was recalled

Lack of assurance of sterility: bags have the potential to leak.

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
79,880 bags
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-07-05
FDA classified
2023-07-13
Posted by FDA
2023-07-19
Terminated
2024-04-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0916-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.