FDA Recalls IV Fluids Over Possible Fiberglass, Stainless Steel Contaminants

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled various intravenous (IV) fluids from two manufacturers due to possible contaminants such as fiberglass, stainless steel, rust, cotton fibers, wood fibers, and plastic. Baxter International and B. Braun Medical issued the recalls over a 10-day period in August 2026. Baxter recalled three lots of saline-based IV fluids for containing fiberglass, while B. Braun recalled one lot of its saline solution for containing iron oxide (previously identified as zinc oxide) and another lot for containing stainless steel particles.

Both companies stated they had not received reports of adverse events related to the recalled products. The recalled IV fluids have been distributed to hospitals, healthcare facilities, and distributors nationwide. The FDA emphasizes that these recalls highlight the importance of sterile manufacturing, visual inspection, lot tracking, and rapid removal of potentially contaminated IV products for patient safety.