B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Voluntary North American Recall of Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection, 1000mL Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
- Date
- Aug 19, 2026
- Company
- (B. Braun)
- Brand
- B. Braun
- Product
- Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection, 1000mL
- Reason
- Presence of particulate matter identified primarily as cellulose cotton fibers, with individual particles also identified as cellulose wood fiber and polystyrene
- Hazard
- Other
- Source
- FDA
How to identify the product
- Braun) , is voluntarily recalling one lot of Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection, 1000mL to the hospital/healthcare facility level, due to the presence of particulate matter in solution identified primarily as cellulose cotton fibers, with individual particles also identified as cellulose wood fiber and polystyrene.
- Product was distributed Nationwide and to Canada to hospitals and healthcare facilities from August 29, 2024, through September 30, 2024.
- Braun is notifying its distributors and customers by mail and is arranging for return and replacement of all recalled products.
- Customers that have the recalled product should return to place of purchase.
Product photos are on the official FDA page.
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