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B. Braun Lactated Ringer's Injection

Presence of Particulate matter.

What happened

B. Braun Medical Inc., of Allentown, Pennsylvania, began a recall of Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, 1000 mL EXCEL container, Rx only, L7500, on August 12, 2026, and announced it on August 19, 2026, due to the presence of particulate matter. The particulate matter was identified primarily as cellulose cotton fibers, with individual particles also identified as cellulose wood fiber and polystyrene. The product was distributed nationwide.

The FDA added the recall to its Enforcement Report on August 24, 2026, and it was in the weekly enforcement report on September 2, 2026, with classification on September 3, 2026.

What to do

If a code on your package is listed below:

  1. Customers that have the recalled product should return to place of purchase.
  2. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact B. Braun by emailing recalls@bbraunusa.com, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm EST.
  3. Contact your physician or healthcare provider if you have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Is your container affected?

Match the lot code, best-by or expiration date and NDC listed under your product.

An NDC (National Drug Code) is usually printed on the drug's label.

  1. B. Braun Excel® Container Lactated Ringers Injection, 1000ml

    NDC
    • 0264-7750-00
    Lot code
    • J4H077
    Best-by or expiration date
    30NOV2026

Recall details

Company began the recall
Sold in

U.S. Nationwide

Company
B Braun Medical IncAllentown, Pennsylvania
Risk

High risk

There is a reasonable chance that taking it could cause serious health problems or death.

FDA Class I recall · How risk is rated

Event ID
99633
Recall number
D-0832-2026
Quantity recalled
23,688 bags

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Timeline

FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.

  1. Company began the recall

  2. Announced by the company · Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Added to FDA's Enforcement Report

  4. In FDA's weekly enforcement report

  5. Classified by FDA

  6. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 7, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (opens in a new tab)