B. Braun Lactated Ringer's Injection recalled for particulate matter contamination
B. Braun Medical is recalling two lots of Lactated Ringer's Injection (1L, product code E7500) because the solution contains unwanted particles, including cellulose and stearates. If these particles enter a patient's bloodstream during use, they could cause serious complications including blood clots, tissue damage, or organ failure.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All B. Braun recalls
What to do
- Stop using affected lots J4P756 and J4S843 immediately
- Contact B. Braun's Recalls Department at 844-903-6417 or recalls@bbraunusa.com to arrange return
- Healthcare providers should check stock and replace with non-recalled product
- Report any adverse events to FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-332-1088
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages (0 months and older)
Details
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
In the FDA's words
For Immediate Release - BETHLEHEM, PA – APRIL 28, 2026 – B. Braun Medical Inc. is voluntarily recalling two lots of Lactated Ringer’s Injection, E7500, 1L, to the hospital/healthcare facility level. The product has been found to have particulate matter in solution.
B. Braun has identified through complaints the potential for the product to contain particulate matter in solution. In the complaint investigations the particles were identified as cellulose and stearates with extremely low levels of inorganic materials such as copper. To date, B. Braun has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall to date. If the particulate matter is observed before use, a minor delay could occur while obtaining a replacement product. If the particulate matter is loose and the container is used on a patient, there is a potential for the particulate to be infused into the circulatory system. This could lead to patient harm that may require additional medical intervention and/or lead to permanent impairment or death.
This product has a reasonable probability of causing pulmonary emboli (blockage in pulmonary blood vessels), occlusions of other blood vessels (which can lead to tissue death and possible organ damage), and/or phlebitis (inflammation of the walls of veins, which may lead to clotting). Systemically, foreign particles infused intravenously can cause systemic activation of the immune system, organ dysfunction, and hemolysis (breakdown of blood cells).
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The solution is indicated for use in adults and pediatric patients as a source of electrolytes and water for hydration. Lactated Ringer's Injection USP is supplied sterile and nonpyrogenic in plastic containers packaged 12 per case.
Product Catalog Number
NDC Number
Product Description
Lot Number
Distribution Range
Expiration Date
Region Distributed
E7500
0264-7750-07
LAC RNG INJ 1L E3
J4P756
15NOV2024 – 06MAR2025
31MAY2027
US
E7500
0264-7750-07
LAC RNG INJ 1L E3
J4S843
13JAN2025 – 15MAY2025
31MAY2027
US
The product can be identified by product code E7500 or NDC 0264-7750-07. Product was distributed Nationwide to distributors, hospital, and healthcare facilities.
B. Braun is notifying its distributors and customers by mail and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Consumers and distributors that have product which is being recalled should stop using and arrange for return of the product using the Urgent Pharmaceutical Recall Acknowledgement form provided by the company.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact B. Braun’s Recalls Department at 844-903-6417 or recalls@bbraunusa.com , Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.
Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
Complete and submit the report Online : www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm 1
Regular Mail or Fax : Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm 2 or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
B. Braun’s Recalls Department
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Content current as of:
04/28/2026
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