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FDA Drug recall · Reported January 22, 2014

0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 1000 mL. Rx only, Manufactured by B. Braun Medical Inc, 2525 McGaw Ave, Irvine, CA 92614. NDC 0264-7802-00.

Labeling: Wrong Bar Code; Bar code scans as 0.15% Potassium Chloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (20 mEq K/liter).

Recall #
D-407-2014
Affected scope
19,572 bags
Initiated
November 27, 2013
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B. Braun Medical Inc recalled 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 1000 mL. Rx only, Manufactured by B. Braun Medical I… - a moderate-severity action.

0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 1000 mL. Rx only, Manufactured by B. Braun Medical I… was recalled by B. Braun Medical Inc in January 22, 2014. Reason: Labeling: Wrong Bar Code; Bar code scans as 0.15% Potassium Chloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (20 mEq K/liter).. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-407-2014 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

B. Braun Medical Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Labeling: Wrong Bar Code; Bar code scans as 0.15% Potassium Chloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (20 mEq K/liter)..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
January 22, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-407-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-407-2014) was formally reported on January 22, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 27, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. B. Braun Medical Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Irvine, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 19,572 bags.

The documented reason for this recall is: Labeling: Wrong Bar Code; Bar code scans as 0.15% Potassium Chloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (20 mEq K/liter). Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the US and Puerto Rico.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

19,572 bags

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 1000 mL. Rx only, Manufactured by B. Braun Medical Inc, 2525 McGaw Ave, Irvine, CA 92614. NDC 0264-7802-00.

Reason for recall

Labeling: Wrong Bar Code; Bar code scans as 0.15% Potassium Chloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (20 mEq K/liter).

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-407-2014
Date reported January 22, 2014
Date initiated November 27, 2013
Recalling firm B. Braun Medical Inc
Firm location Irvine, CA
Affected scope 19,572 bags
Distribution Nationwide in the US and Puerto Rico.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 1000 mL. Rx only, Manufactured by B. Braun Medical Inc, 2525 McGaw Ave, Irvine, CA 92614. NDC 0264-7802-00.. Recalled by B. Braun Medical Inc. Units affected: 19,572 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling: Wrong Bar Code; Bar code scans as 0.15% Potassium Chloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (20 mEq K/liter).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 22, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-407-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide in the US and Puerto Rico..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-407-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported January 22, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.