Lactated Ringer’s Injection USP 1000 mL/0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL
Product details
- Lactated Ringer’s Injection USP 1000 mL/0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL
Company announcement
B. Braun Medical Inc. is voluntarily recalling Lactated Ringers Injection USP 1000 mL and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL due to the presence of particulate matter inside the container.
The recall is nationwide and affects products distributed to hospitals.
No deaths or serious injuries have been reported to date.
Risk:
The product has a reasonable probability of causing pulmonary emboli (blockage in pulmonary blood vessels), occlusions of other blood vessels (which can lead to tissue death and possible organ damage), and/or phlebitis (inflammation of the walls of veins, which may lead to clotting). Systemically, foreign particles infused intravenously can cause systemic activation of the immune system, organ dysfunction, and hemolysis (breakdown of blood cells).
Impacted states: Nationwide
Products:
- Lactated Ringers Injection USP 1000 mL
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000ML
Contact
For more information, call 844-903-6417.