Lactated Ringer's Injection USP recall
FDA recall D-0540-2026 · initiated Apr 28, 2026
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC recalled Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in Apr 2026 — an FDA Class I recall (D-0540-2026) because Presence of Particulate Matter.
Most serious — a reasonable probability that use will cause serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter.
Something got into the product
A physical or chemical contaminant was found — glass or metal fragments, or a solvent that should not be there.
This is a manufacturing or quality failure, not a finding that the medicine is unsafe to take — across every recall we hold, none was issued for that reason. It does not mean the batch was harmless.
Is your product affected? Check the lot number
A recall covers only specific lots. Find the lot number and expiration date on your package and compare them to the affected codes below — if yours is not listed, it was not part of this recall.
Quantity recalled: 95,412 containers
Details
- Product
- Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, 1000 mL container, Rx only, B. Braun Medical, Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524 USA, NDC 0264-7750-07.
- Recalling company
- B Braun Medical
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Ongoing
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Distribution
- U.S.A. Nationwide
- Initiated
- Apr 28, 2026
- FDA report date
- May 13, 2026
Frequently asked
- Was Lactated Ringer's Injection USP recalled?
- B BRAUN MEDICAL INC recalled Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in Apr 2026 — an FDA Class I recall (D-0540-2026) because Presence of Particulate Matter. Most serious — a reasonable probability that use will cause serious harm or death.
- Why was Lactated Ringer's Injection USP recalled?
- Per the FDA enforcement record, the reason for recall D-0540-2026 was: Presence of Particulate Matter.
- Is a recalled Lactated Ringer's Injection USP dangerous to take?
- An FDA recall removes specific lots from the market for a defined reason and does not by itself mean the medicine is unsafe for everyone — your specific lot may never have been affected. Most serious — a reasonable probability that use will cause serious harm or death. Check the FDA notice for the affected lot numbers and expiration dates, and ask your pharmacist or doctor before stopping a prescribed medicine. This reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice.
- Which lots of Lactated Ringer's Injection USP are affected?
- Distributed: U.S.A. Nationwide. The recall covers these lots — Lot #:J4P756, J4S843, Exp 5/31/2027. Check the lot number and expiration date on your package against this list; if yours is not listed, it was not part of recall D-0540-2026.