B. Braun Medical 250mL Sodium Chloride Injection Recall: Leaking Bags Risk

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Recalling firmB. Braun Medical, Inc.901 Marcon Blvd, N/A · Allentown, PA 18109-9512

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What happened, in plain English

B. Braun Medical is recalling 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (Rx only) because leaking bags could cause contamination. This affects patients receiving the medication through IV lines.

Why it’s dangerous

Leaking bags can cause contamination of the medication, potentially leading to infections. The lack of sterility assurance means the product may not be safe for injection.

Who’s affected

Patients prescribed this medication by a healthcare provider. Those using the product for intravenous administration are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name '0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 250 mL Excel Container' with the lot numbers J1E086, J1E204, J1E213 (expiring May 31, 2023) or J1H137, J1H138 (expiring June 30, 2023).

Brand
B. Braun Medical
Category
Drug

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Lot Number
Look for lot numbers J1E086, J1E204, J1E213 (expiring May 31, 2023) or J1H137, J1H138 (expiring June 30, 2023) on the container.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The product is not safe for use as it may leak and cause contamination. Do not use the recalled lots.

How can I check if my product is affected?

Check the lot number on the container. Affected lots are J1E086, J1E204, J1E213 (expiring May 31, 2023) or J1H137, J1H138 (expiring June 30, 2023).

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

Do not use the recalled product. Contact your healthcare provider for instructions on safe disposal or alternative medication.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall D-0655-2022 — B. Braun Medical B. Braun Medical

Hello,

I own a B. Braun Medical that is covered by recall D-0655-2022 from B. Braun Medical.

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.

Official source: FDA Recall #D-0655-2022 (February 25, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0655-2022 to see it in context.
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B. Braun Medical, Inc. recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 250 mL Excel Container, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA, NDC

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