Normal Saline Flush Syringes

On July 30, 2007, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based B. Braun Medical Inc. initiated a voluntary nationwide recall of their Normal Saline Flush syringes with lot numbers ending in “SFR” due to complaints of particulate matter in the saline identified as a medical grade silicone. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on September 14 that it had been apprised of the recall.

Particulate matter in the bloodstream can lead to many health issues. Phlebitis, damage to vital organs, development of pulmonary embolism and silicone embolism syndrome could occur as a result of using a recalled B. Braun Medical syringe. All of these conditions are serious injuries that could lead to death.

Source: “B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Normal Saline Flush Syringes with Lot Numbers Ending in ‘SFR’,” FDA.Gov, September 17, 2007.