FDA: B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Voluntary North American Recall of Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection, 1000mL Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
Published: 08/21/2026
Sources:
- Food and Drug Administration
Relevant To:
- Ambulatory Surgical Centers,
- Rural Emergency Hospitals,
- Urgent Care,
- Dialysis Facilities,
- Medical Office,
- Critical Access Hospitals,
- Home Health,
- Hospitals,
- Office-Based Surgery,
- Rural Health Clinics
FDA: B. Braun Medical Inc (B. Braun), is voluntarily recalling one lot of Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection, 1000mL to the hospital/healthcare facility level, due to the presence of particulate matter in solution identified primarily as cellulose cotton fibers, with individual particles also identified as cellulose wood fiber and polystyrene.
- The product is used as a source of water and electrolytes for hydration and fluid replacement and may be administered to adult, pediatric and neonat…