B. Braun Medical Inc recalls Ceftazidime for Injection USP and Dextrose for Injection USP, 2 g, 50 mL Duplex Container, RX only, B Braun Medical
B. Braun Medical recalls Ceftazidime for Injection USP and Dextrose for Injection USP, 2g/50mL, due to stability problems that could affect safety.
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Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-Specification (OOS) results for High Molecular Weight Polymers.
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What happened, in plain English
B. Braun Medical is recalling Ceftazidime for Injection USP and Dextrose for Injection USP, 2g/50mL, because lab tests showed the product may not stay stable over time. This could lead to unsafe medication if used after the expiration date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37141-b-braun-medical-ceftazidime-injection-recall-stability-issues.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37141-b-braun-medical-ceftazidime-injection-recall-stability-issues · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1257-2020
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“B. Braun Medical Ceftazidime Injection Recall: Stability Issues.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37141-b-braun-medical-ceftazidime-injection-recall-stability-issues. Based on FDA recall #D-1257-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1257-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product failed stability tests, meaning it may not remain safe and effective over time. This could lead to medication that doesn't work properly or causes adverse reactions if used after the expiration date.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals who use this medication for injections are most at risk. Patients receiving this treatment under medical supervision are also affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Ceftazidime for Injection USP and Dextrose for Injection USP', 2g/50mL, with NDC 0264-3145-11. The lot number H8J812 was produced for expiration date 31 JUL 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the NDC code 0264-3145-11 and lot number H8J812 on the product label.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may not be stable over time, so it should not be used after the expiration date. Always follow medical advice.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the NDC code 0264-3145-11 and lot number H8J812 on the product label.
Contact B. Braun Medical
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1257-2020 — B. Braun Medical B. Braun Medical Hello, I own a B. Braun Medical that is covered by recall D-1257-2020 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-1257-2020 (April 18, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1257-2020 to see it in context.
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