B. Braun Medical Inc recalls Heparin Sodium 25,000 USP units per 250 mL (100 USP units per mL) in 5% Dextrose Injection, 250 mL EXCEL Container bag,
B. Braun Medical recalls heparin sodium 25,000 USP units per 250mL in 5% dextrose injection due to subpotent drug levels. This may cause ineffective blood thinning during medical procedures.
Lower-risk recall
Subpotent Drug: low out-of-specification results were identified for the drug anti-factor IIa potency which is intended to ensure that the potency of heparin is within the USP specifications.
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What happened, in plain English
B. Braun Medical is recalling heparin sodium injections that may have lower-than-stated blood-thinning potency. Using these products could lead to ineffective blood clot prevention during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/38640-b-braun-medical-heparin-sodium-recall-subpotent-drug-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/38640-b-braun-medical-heparin-sodium-recall-subpotent-drug-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1343-2019
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“B. Braun Medical Heparin Sodium Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/38640-b-braun-medical-heparin-sodium-recall-subpotent-drug-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1343-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1343-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The heparin may have lower-than-stated potency, meaning it might not work effectively to prevent blood clots. This could lead to complications like blood clots forming during medical procedures that require precise anticoagulation.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals and patients using heparin sodium injections for blood thinning. Those most at risk are patients receiving the product for critical procedures where precise blood clot control is essential.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Heparin Sodium 25,000 USP units per 250 mL (100 USP units per mL) in 5% Dextrose Injection, 250 mL EXCEL Container bag'. The lot number J7B259 with expiration date August 31, 2019 is affected.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the product label to confirm if it's affected.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall indicates potential subpotency, meaning it may not work as intended. Do not use if you have the affected lot number.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the lot number and expiration date. If it matches J7B259 expiring August 31, 2019, contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
Is there a fix for this issue?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should contact your healthcare provider for alternative options.
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-1343-2019 — B. Braun Medical B. Braun Medical Hello, I own a B. Braun Medical that is covered by recall D-1343-2019 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-1343-2019 (June 13, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1343-2019 to see it in context.
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