# B. Braun Medical Inc.

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-11-30**: Recalled lot expiration date — Lot J4H077 was labeled with an expiration date of November 30, 2026, meaning unexpired units could still be in circulation if not quarantined.
- **2026-08-20**: Recall posted on FDA website — The FDA website posts B. Braun's company announcement alerting healthcare providers and the public to the recall.
- **2026-08-19**: Voluntary recall issued — B. Braun Medical Inc. voluntarily recalls lot J4H077 after identifying particulate matter, including cellulose cotton fibers, wood fiber, and polystyrene.
- **2024-09-30**: Distribution window ends — The recalled lot J4H077 completes its distribution period after approximately one month.
- **2024-08-29**: Distribution of recalled lot begins — B. Braun distributes Excel Lactated Ringers Injection, 1,000 mL lot J4H077 to hospital-level facilities nationally and in Canada.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### B. Braun Recalls 1,000mL Lactated Ringers Lot for Particulate Contamination
2026-08-21 03:38:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A single-lot recall of B. Braun's Excel Lactated Ringers Injection highlights how cellulose, wood fiber, and polystyrene contamination in parenteral products can create serious embolic and systemic risks. Pharmaceutical quality teams should examine the contamination source and regulatory implications closely.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/bio-bbraun-excel-lactated-ringers-particulate-recall

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