Voluntary nationwide recall: Lactated Ringers and 0.9% Sodium Chloride (B. Braun-Aug)

Aug. 2025Pharmacy Updates

B. Braun Medical, Inc. is recalling two lots of Lactated Ringers Injection USP 1000 mL and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL. These are intravenous (IV) fluids commonly used in the hospital to treat dehydration and other conditions.

These drugs are being recalled because particles were found during inspection. Using an intravenous product that contains particulate matter may cause local irritation or swelling. It may also block blood vessels, leading to life-threatening blood clot events.

As of Aug. 19, there had been no reports of adverse events related to this recall.

To see if your medication was recalled, contact your doctor or pharmacy where you received it or visit the FDA website below. If you have an affected lot of Lactated Ringers or 0.9% Sodium Chloride, you should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase.

To learn more about this recall, you can take one or more of the steps below.

  • Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Call B. Braun Medical, Inc. at 844-903-6417. TTY users should call 711. Help is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
  • Visit the FDA website.

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