B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling 22,752 bags of Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate USP (potassium chloride). The recall involves 250 mL EXCEL bags which may have tiny pinholes within the blue label characters, resulting in leaks. Hospitals and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected bags immediately and contact B. Braun Medical Inc. or their distributor to arrange for the return of the product.
Pinholes in the IV bag compromise the sterile barrier, potentially allowing bacteria or other contaminants to enter the medication. If a patient is injected with contaminated fluid, it could lead to serious, life-threatening infections.
Pinholes found within the blue label characters on the EXCEL bag, specifically within the dotted characters on the label.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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