PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate USP, 500 mEq/250 mL (2 mEq/mL), 250 mL Bag, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC 0264-1944-20

Reported: March 20, 2024 Initiated: March 6, 2024 #D-0370-2024

Product Description

Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate USP, 500 mEq/250 mL (2 mEq/mL), 250 mL Bag, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC 0264-1944-20

Reason for Recall

Lack of assurance of sterility: pinholes, within the blue label characters on the EXCEL bag, specifically within the dotted characters on the label, resulting in leaks.

Details

Recalling Firm
B. Braun Medical Inc
Units Affected
22,752 bags
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate USP, 500 mEq/250 mL (2 mEq/mL), 250 mL Bag, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC 0264-1944-20. Recalled by B. Braun Medical Inc. Units affected: 22,752 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of assurance of sterility: pinholes, within the blue label characters on the EXCEL bag, specifically within the dotted characters on the label, resulting in leaks.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 20, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0370-2024.