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Key Features
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Condition:
Factory New
- Country of Origin: USA
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- Weight: 20.7 lb
- Sterile
- Hypotonic
- Nonpyrogenic
- Contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents
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Purchasing Restriction: Medical license or prescription required
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MFR:
B. Braun
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MPN: S8505
- Phone: (800) 227-2862
Sale price$85.60
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Frequently asked questions
Is the sterile water nonpyrogenic?
<p>Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is confirmed as <strong>nonpyrogenic</strong> and meets the highest standards for pharmaceutical-grade purity. It is specifically designed for use as a diluent or solvent in parenteral drug preparation.</p>
<p>Key quality assurances include:</p>
<ul>
<li>It is <strong>sterile</strong>, ensuring safe use in parenteral applications.</li>
<li>It is <strong>nonpyrogenic</strong> (free from fever-inducing substances).</li>
<li>It contains <strong>no added bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents</strong>, which is crucial for precise formulation control.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Crucial Note on Injection:</strong><br>
Please be aware that this product is naturally <strong>hypotonic</strong> and hemolytic. It is required to be made approximately isotonic by the addition of a suitable solute before it can be used for intravascular injection.</p>
<p>Key quality assurances include:</p>
<ul>
<li>It is <strong>sterile</strong>, ensuring safe use in parenteral applications.</li>
<li>It is <strong>nonpyrogenic</strong> (free from fever-inducing substances).</li>
<li>It contains <strong>no added bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents</strong>, which is crucial for precise formulation control.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Crucial Note on Injection:</strong><br>
Please be aware that this product is naturally <strong>hypotonic</strong> and hemolytic. It is required to be made approximately isotonic by the addition of a suitable solute before it can be used for intravascular injection.</p>
Is this sterile water guaranteed nonpyrogenic?
<p>Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is guaranteed to be <strong>sterile and nonpyrogenic</strong>.</p>
<p>This high level of purity is a critical selling point for safe parenteral use. Being nonpyrogenic means the water is verified to be free from fever-inducing substances (pyrogens), ensuring adherence to stringent safety standards when used as a diluent or solvent for other parenteral drugs.</p>
<p>This high level of purity is a critical selling point for safe parenteral use. Being nonpyrogenic means the water is verified to be free from fever-inducing substances (pyrogens), ensuring adherence to stringent safety standards when used as a diluent or solvent for other parenteral drugs.</p>
Is this sterile water an effective diluent or solvent?
<p>Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water is specifically formulated for use as a versatile <strong>diluent or solvent</strong> in medical and parenteral applications.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Purity and Safety:</strong> The water is guaranteed to be <strong>sterile</strong> and <strong>nonpyrogenic</strong> (free from fever-inducing substances).</li>
<li><strong>Versatile Solvent:</strong> It functions effectively as a solvent for various parenteral drugs and is suitable for dissolving or reconstituting compounds.</li>
<li><strong>Additive-Free:</strong> It contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents, offering maximum control for customized medical formulations.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Important Usage Note:</strong> This product has a <strong>hypotonic</strong> formulation. If it is intended for intravascular injection, it must first be rendered approximately isotonic by adding a suitable solute.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Purity and Safety:</strong> The water is guaranteed to be <strong>sterile</strong> and <strong>nonpyrogenic</strong> (free from fever-inducing substances).</li>
<li><strong>Versatile Solvent:</strong> It functions effectively as a solvent for various parenteral drugs and is suitable for dissolving or reconstituting compounds.</li>
<li><strong>Additive-Free:</strong> It contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents, offering maximum control for customized medical formulations.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Important Usage Note:</strong> This product has a <strong>hypotonic</strong> formulation. If it is intended for intravascular injection, it must first be rendered approximately isotonic by adding a suitable solute.</p>
Does this sterile water contain additives?
<p>No, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is designed to be a pure diluent and solvent. It contains <strong>no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents</strong> or any other additives. This ensures:</p>
<ul>
<li>Maximum control over the final formulation when mixing with other parenteral drugs.</li>
<li>Suitability for creating specific isotonic solutions (note that suitable solutes must be added, as the water itself is hypotonic).</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Maximum control over the final formulation when mixing with other parenteral drugs.</li>
<li>Suitability for creating specific isotonic solutions (note that suitable solutes must be added, as the water itself is hypotonic).</li>
</ul>
What sizes and container types are offered?
<p>The B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is available in a variety of volumes to suit different clinical needs, utilizing two main sterile, nonpyrogenic container types:</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Container Type</th>
<th>Available Volumes</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EXCEL IV Container</strong></td>
<td>250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack</strong></td>
<td>2000 mL, 3000 mL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The smaller <strong>EXCEL IV Containers</strong> are generally used for standard dilution, while the larger <strong>TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Packs</strong> are designed specifically for high-volume pharmaceutical compounding.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Container Type</th>
<th>Available Volumes</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EXCEL IV Container</strong></td>
<td>250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack</strong></td>
<td>2000 mL, 3000 mL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The smaller <strong>EXCEL IV Containers</strong> are generally used for standard dilution, while the larger <strong>TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Packs</strong> are designed specifically for high-volume pharmaceutical compounding.</p>
Is B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection hypotonic?
<p>Yes, B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is specifically classified as <strong>hypotonic</strong>.</p>
<p>This characteristic is important for its proper clinical application. Because it is hypotonic, it is intended to be used as a diluent or solvent for other parenteral drugs, but it <strong>must</strong> be made approximately isotonic by adding a suitable solute before being used for intravascular injection.</p>
<p>This characteristic is important for its proper clinical application. Because it is hypotonic, it is intended to be used as a diluent or solvent for other parenteral drugs, but it <strong>must</strong> be made approximately isotonic by adding a suitable solute before being used for intravascular injection.</p>
What sizes use EXCEL and TITAN XL containers?
<p>The B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is available in configurations packaged into two distinct container types:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>EXCEL IV Container:</strong> This container is used for the lower-to-mid volume options: <strong>250 mL, 500 mL, and 1000 mL</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Pharmacy Bulk Pack TITAN XL Container:</strong> This high-volume format is specifically designed as a bulk package for compounding, available in <strong>2000 mL and 3000 mL</strong> sizes.</li>
</ul>
<p>All container types ensure the contents remain sterile and nonpyrogenic, providing a clear, colorless, odorless liquid suitable for use as a diluent or solvent for other parenteral drugs.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>EXCEL IV Container:</strong> This container is used for the lower-to-mid volume options: <strong>250 mL, 500 mL, and 1000 mL</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Pharmacy Bulk Pack TITAN XL Container:</strong> This high-volume format is specifically designed as a bulk package for compounding, available in <strong>2000 mL and 3000 mL</strong> sizes.</li>
</ul>
<p>All container types ensure the contents remain sterile and nonpyrogenic, providing a clear, colorless, odorless liquid suitable for use as a diluent or solvent for other parenteral drugs.</p>
What is the shelf life of the sterile water?
<p>The shelf life for the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection depends on the specific volume selected, ranging from <strong>24 to 36 months</strong>.</p>
<p>The maximum shelf life of 36 months is achieved with the larger 2000 mL and 3000 mL TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack configurations.</p>
<p>Here is a detailed breakdown of the shelf life by product volume:</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Volume</th>
<th>Container Type</th>
<th>Shelf Life</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>250 mL</td>
<td>EXCEL IV Container</td>
<td>24 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>500 mL</td>
<td>EXCEL IV Container</td>
<td>30 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1000 mL</td>
<td>EXCEL IV Container</td>
<td>30 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2000 mL</td>
<td>TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack</td>
<td>36 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3000 mL</td>
<td>TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack</td>
<td>36 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The maximum shelf life of 36 months is achieved with the larger 2000 mL and 3000 mL TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack configurations.</p>
<p>Here is a detailed breakdown of the shelf life by product volume:</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Volume</th>
<th>Container Type</th>
<th>Shelf Life</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>250 mL</td>
<td>EXCEL IV Container</td>
<td>24 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>500 mL</td>
<td>EXCEL IV Container</td>
<td>30 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1000 mL</td>
<td>EXCEL IV Container</td>
<td>30 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2000 mL</td>
<td>TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack</td>
<td>36 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3000 mL</td>
<td>TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack</td>
<td>36 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection