B Braun recalls 2000mL dextrose injection bags with potential contamination risk if foil is removed. Affected lots expire Nov 2026. Contact for return instructions.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for leakage from the diaphragm port once the foil is removed.
B Braun is recalling dextrose injection bags that could leak from the diaphragm port after the foil is removed, risking contamination. This affects patients receiving IV treatments. The recall is for specific lots with expiration dates through November 2026.
The bags may leak from the diaphragm port once the foil is removed, potentially allowing contamination of the solution. This could lead to infections if the dextrose is used improperly.
Patients receiving IV dextrose injections through this product are affected. Healthcare providers using the recalled bags for medical treatments are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Dextrose Injection USP 70%, 2000 mL bags' with lot numbers J5H166 or J5H167. The expiration date is November 30, 2026.
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the bag to confirm if it's affected.
The product is not safe to use as it may leak after foil removal, risking contamination.
Contact B Braun Medical Inc. for specific return instructions as the recall remedy is not stated in the record.
Look for lot numbers J5H166 or J5H167 with an expiration date of November 30, 2026.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0496-2026 — B Braun B Braun Hello, I own a B Braun that is covered by recall D-0496-2026 from B Braun. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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