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
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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.
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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.
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Hyperosmolar Diabetes Management: Indicated for fluid resuscitation when dextrose or excess sodium ions are clinically inadvisable.
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Independent Port Design: Outfitted with separate, dedicated ports for additive medication injection and administration set spike insertion to simplify clinical compounding.
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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.



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