B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Voluntary North American Recall of Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection, 1000mL Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
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Why it matters for dental
Dental practices and oral surgery centers that stock IV fluids for sedation or emergency protocols must immediately quarantine and replace the recalled lot of B. Braun Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection to avoid infusing particulate matter, which could trigger adverse events during procedures.
Key points
- One lot of 1,000 mL Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection is affected; recall initiated 19 Aug 2026 and extends to hospital/healthcare-facility level.
- Particulate identified as cellulose could enter the bloodstream during IV sedation or emergency rehydration in dental offices.
- Any practice holding this product should stop use, quarantine stock, and contact B. Braun for return instructions to maintain compliance with FDA recall guidance.
- Oral surgeons, periodontists, and pediatric dentists who routinely administer IV fluids are most directly impacted.
Who should care
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B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Voluntary North American Recall of Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection, 1000mL Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter · fda.gov
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