0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 500 mL Excel® IV Bag

0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 500 mL Excel® IV Bag

Single 500mL Bag | Case (24 Bags / Each)

The 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP (Product #L8021) by B. Braun is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, hypotonic parenteral solution formulated for fluid and electrolyte replenishment. Containing no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents, this “half-normal” saline fluid is packaged in the advanced Excel® IV Container. The bag is constructed from a specialized multi-layered polyolefin film that is entirely non-PVC, non-DEHP, and not made with natural rubber latex. This 500 mL configuration provides controlled hydration and is highly utilized in specialized metabolic fluid regimens.

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SKU: BBR L8021

Product Specifications

Specification Details
Manufacturer / Brand B. Braun Medical Inc. / Excel®
Manufacturer # / SKU L8021
NDC Number 00264-7802-10
Active Ingredient 0.45% Sodium Chloride ($4.5\text{ mg/mL NaCl}$)
Volume per Unit 500 mL
Container Type Excel® IV Bag (Flexible Plastic Container)
Formulation Preservative-Free / Hypotonic / Sterile
Storage Temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
Packaging Single Bag | 24 Bags per Case
Latex Content Not made with natural rubber latex

Key Features & Clinical Applications

  • Excel® Environmental Technology: The biologically inert plastic bag eliminates the use of PVC or DEHP, removing the risk of toxic plasticizer leaching into the medication.

  • Hypotonic Hydration: Provides more free water than is required for the excretion of salt, making it ideal for evaluating renal status or treating hyperosmolar conditions.

  • Hyperosmolar Diabetes Management: Indicated for fluid resuscitation when dextrose or excess sodium ions are clinically inadvisable.

  • Independent Port Design: Outfitted with separate, dedicated ports for additive medication injection and administration set spike insertion to simplify clinical compounding.

  • Clinical Use: Highly utilized for pediatric or geriatric fluid support, gradual electrolyte replenishment, and post-operative fluid maintenance.

⚠️ Usage Note: Single-dose container. This product is completely preservative-free; do not store or reuse any remaining volume following single-port punctuation.

⚠️ Safety Alert: Inspect for minute leaks by squeezing the flexible inner bag firmly before stripping the protective outer overwrap. Discard immediately if leaks are found or if the solution shows cloudiness.

⚠️ Osmotic Warning: Because this solution is hypotonic ($154\text{ mOsmol/L}$), administer with careful physiological monitoring to prevent rapid intracellular fluid shifts or hemolysis.

Unit of Measure

Single Bag, Case (24 Bags)

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