B Braun recalls 3000mL sterile lactated ringer's irrigation bags with potential contamination risk if foil is removed. Affected lots expire April 2028 or May 2028. Stop using if you have these specific lots.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for leakage from the diaphragm port once the foil is removed.
B Braun is recalling certain 3000mL sterile lactated ringer's irrigation bags due to a risk of contamination after the foil cover is removed. This could lead to infections if the bags are used improperly.
The bags may become contaminated after the foil cover is removed, creating a risk of infection. This happens because the diaphragm port can leak, allowing bacteria to enter the solution.
Healthcare professionals and patients who use these irrigation bags for medical purposes. Those handling the bags without proper sterility checks are at higher risk.
Check for lot numbers J5E234, J5E236 (expiring April 2028) or J5H158-J5H175 (expiring May 2028). The product is a 3000mL sterile irrigation bag from B Braun Medical.
Identify if your bag has lot numbers J5E234, J5E236 (expiring April 2028) or J5H158-J5H163, J5H174-J5H175 (expiring May 2028).
The recall is due to a risk of contamination after the foil cover is removed, which could lead to infections if the bags are used improperly.
Check for lot numbers J5E234, J5E236 (expiring April 2028) or J5H158-J5H175 (expiring May 2028). The product is a 3000mL sterile irrigation bag from B Braun Medical.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact B Braun Medical for guidance on safe handling or disposal.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0498-2026 — B Braun B Braun Hello, I own a B Braun that is covered by recall D-0498-2026 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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