Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- August 4, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- B. Braun Medical Inc., Lactated Ringers
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, ELDERLY
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Drug Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- B. Braun Medical Inc., Lactated Ringers
- Product type
- Sterile injectable solution (Lactated Ringers Injection USP)
- Model numbers
- J5C802, J5C917, J5C918
- UPC codes
- 0264-7750, 0264-7750-00, 0264-7750-10, 0264-7750-20
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
August 4, 2025
Reported by FDA DRUG
August 20, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for fluid leakage at one of the weld sites.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact B BRAUN MEDICAL INC or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
Lactated Ringers Injection USP is an isotonic solution used for intravenous fluid therapy. The Excel container is a single-dose packaging format.
Why This Is Dangerous
A sterility lapse could allow contamination. Weld-site leakage could lead to leakage of sterile fluid, increasing infection risk if used.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern; it highlights sterility assurance in sterile IV solutions.
Real-World Impact
Hospitals and clinics may need to quarantine affected lots and switch to alternative solutions. A recall of this scale affects facility inventories and patient care plans.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Verify product: Lactated Ringers Injection USP L 7500, 1000mL Excel Container, Rx Only, NDC 0264-7750-00.
- Check model numbers J5C802, J5C917, J5C918.
- Confirm packaging single-dose Excel container.
Where to find product info
Recall notice letter and FDA enforcement listing D-0585-2025 contain identifiers.
What timeline to expect
No public timeline provided for refunds or replacements.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with FDA/recalls portal.
- Consult healthcare provider for alternatives.
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify sterilization status before administration.
- Source IV fluids from approved suppliers with recall checks.
- Maintain up-to-date recall watchlists for sterile products.
Documentation advice
Keep recall notice, lot numbers, packaging photos, and correspondence with supplier.
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Product Details
Brand: B. Braun Medical Inc. Product: Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, L 7500, 1000mL Excel Container, Rx Only, Sterile, nonpyrogenic, single dose container. NDC: 0264-7750-00. Models: J5C802, J5C917, J5C918. Quantity recalled: 74,088 containers. Distribution: Nationwide in the United States. Recall date: 2025-08-04. Status: ACTIVE.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported in the recall notice.
Key Facts
- 74,088 units recalled nationwide
- Models J5C802, J5C917, J5C918
- Hazard: lack of sterility assurance and potential weld-leakage
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