The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1265-2014·Announced 2014-05-07

B. Braun Recalls Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Particulate Matter

B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP due to visible particulate matter found in reserve sample units.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling 53,592 units of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP in PAB 50 mL partial fill in 100 mL PAB Container. The recall was initiated because visible particulate matter was found in reserve sample units.

The affected product is identified by Catalog No. S8004-5384, NDC 0264-1800-31, Lot# J2P912, and an expiration date of 02/14. The product is a prescription-only intravenous injection manufactured by B. Braun Medical Inc. in Irvine, CA.

The recall covers distribution in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Healthcare providers and patients should discontinue use of the affected lots and contact the manufacturer or their local FDA office for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
SODIUM CHLORIDE (SODIUM CHLORIDE)
Brand
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Affected units
53,592

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot# J2P912
  • Exp 02/14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by B. Braun Medical Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 12 products in this recall →