Fresenius Kabi sodium chloride injection recalled for sterility concerns
Fresenius Kabi USA is recalling specific batches of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (saline) because the manufacturer cannot confirm the product is sterile. Sterility is critical for injectable medications. The affected batches have expiration dates of October 31, 2026, or November 30, 2026.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Fresenius Kabi recalls
What to do
- Check your saline injection bottles for batch numbers 6402428, 6402481, or 6402482 and the expiration dates listed above.
- Do not use affected bottles. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacy for replacement.
- If you have already used saline from these batches, inform your healthcare provider.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL x60, Becton, Dickson and Company, 1 Beckton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA, Distributed by BD, Manufactured by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Sale NDC Number: 17271-701-02.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages (0 months and older)
This recall covers 14 products — see all of them.
Details
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 3 Corporate Dr, Lake Zurich, IL, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- D-0429-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL x60, Becton, Dickson and Company, 1 Beckton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA, Distributed by BD, Manufactured by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Sale NDC Number: 17271-701-02. Lack of Assurance of Sterility Batch# 6402428, Exp Date: 10/31/2026; Batch# 6402481, 6402482, Exp Date: 11/30/2026. Distribution: US Nationwide , Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
- Hazard
- Lack of Assurance of Sterility
14 products in this recall
Fresenius Kabi IV saline and dextrose bags recalled over sterility
Fresenius Kabi is recalling 14 sodium chloride and dextrose IV fluid bags because the company cannot assure they are sterile. The products were sold under the Fresenius Kabi, BD and Fresenius Medical Care names and were distributed nationwide, to Alaska and to Puerto Rico. No injuries have been reported.
The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.
- 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1.125 grams per 250 mL (4.5 mg per mL), 250 mL in a 250 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius K…D-0424-2026
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 0.9% (450 mg per 50 mL) (9 mg per mL) 50 mL, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Lake Zurich, IL 60047,…D-0425-2026
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% (900 mg per 100 mL) (9 mg per mL) 100 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kab…D-0426-2026
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, (2,250 mg per 250 mL) (9 mg per mL) 250 mL in a 250 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi")…D-0427-2026
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, (4,500 mg per 500 mL) (9 mg per mL) 500 mL in a 500 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi")…D-0428-2026
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL x60, Becton, Dickson and Company, 1 Beckton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA, Distributed by BD, Manufactured b… (this page)D-0429-2026
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 100 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, Rx only, BD Beckton, Dickson and Company, 1 Beckto…D-0430-2026
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 250 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, Rx only, BD Becton, Dickson and Company, 1 Beckton…D-0431-2026
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 500 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, 500 mL x 20, Manufactured for: Fresenius Kabi USA,…D-0432-2026
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL) 1,000 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, 1,000 mLx10, Fresenius Medical Care, Waltham, MA…D-0433-2026
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 900 mg per 100 mL (9 mg per mL), 1,000 mL in a Single Dose freeflex bag, Rx only, BD Becton, Dickson and Company, 1 Becto…D-0434-2026
- 5% Dextrose Injection, USP 2.5 g per 50 mL (50 mg per mL) 50 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC: 65219-…D-0435-2026
- 5% Dextrose Injection, USP 5 g per 100 mL (50 mg per mL) 100 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC: 65219-…D-0436-2026
- 5% Dextrose Injection, USP 12.5 g per 250 mL (50 mg per mL) 250 mL in a 250 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC: 652…D-0437-2026
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