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- 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
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Frequently asked questions
Is the sterile water nonpyrogenic?
Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is confirmed as nonpyrogenic and meets the highest standards for pharmaceutical-grade purity. It is specifically designed for use as a diluent or solvent in parenteral drug preparation.
Key quality assurances include:
- It is sterile, ensuring safe use in parenteral applications.
- It is nonpyrogenic (free from fever-inducing substances).
- It contains no added bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents, which is crucial for precise formulation control.
Crucial Note on Injection:
Please be aware that this product is naturally hypotonic 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.
Is this sterile water guaranteed nonpyrogenic?
Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is guaranteed to be sterile and nonpyrogenic.
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.
Is this sterile water an effective diluent or solvent?
Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water is specifically formulated for use as a versatile diluent or solvent in medical and parenteral applications.
Key Features
- Purity and Safety: The water is guaranteed to be sterile and nonpyrogenic (free from fever-inducing substances).
- Versatile Solvent: It functions effectively as a solvent for various parenteral drugs and is suitable for dissolving or reconstituting compounds.
- Additive-Free: It contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents, offering maximum control for customized medical formulations.
Important Usage Note: This product has a hypotonic formulation. If it is intended for intravascular injection, it must first be rendered approximately isotonic by adding a suitable solute.
Does this sterile water contain additives?
No, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is designed to be a pure diluent and solvent. It contains no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents or any other additives. This ensures:
- Maximum control over the final formulation when mixing with other parenteral drugs.
- Suitability for creating specific isotonic solutions (note that suitable solutes must be added, as the water itself is hypotonic).
What sizes and container types are offered?
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:
| Container Type | Available Volumes |
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| EXCEL IV Container | 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL |
| TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack | 2000 mL, 3000 mL |
The smaller EXCEL IV Containers are generally used for standard dilution, while the larger TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Packs are designed specifically for high-volume pharmaceutical compounding.
Is B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection hypotonic?
Yes, B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is specifically classified as hypotonic.
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 must be made approximately isotonic by adding a suitable solute before being used for intravascular injection.
What sizes use EXCEL and TITAN XL containers?
The B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is available in configurations packaged into two distinct container types:
- EXCEL IV Container: This container is used for the lower-to-mid volume options: 250 mL, 500 mL, and 1000 mL.
- Pharmacy Bulk Pack TITAN XL Container: This high-volume format is specifically designed as a bulk package for compounding, available in 2000 mL and 3000 mL sizes.
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.
What is the shelf life of the sterile water?
The shelf life for the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection depends on the specific volume selected, ranging from 24 to 36 months.
The maximum shelf life of 36 months is achieved with the larger 2000 mL and 3000 mL TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack configurations.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the shelf life by product volume:
| Volume | Container Type | Shelf Life |
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| 250 mL | EXCEL IV Container | 24 Months |
| 500 mL | EXCEL IV Container | 30 Months |
| 1000 mL | EXCEL IV Container | 30 Months |
| 2000 mL | TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack | 36 Months |
| 3000 mL | TITAN XL Pharmacy Bulk Pack | 36 Months |
What is the specific gravity of the water?
The specific gravity for the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is 1.000. This specific value is documented for the larger volume configurations, reflecting high purity and consistency.
The specific gravity of 1.000 applies to the following variants:
| Volume | Specific Gravity |
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| 1000 mL | 1.000 |
| 2000 mL | 1.000 |
| 3000 mL | 1.000 |
Is this sterile water nonpyrogenic?
Yes, the B. Braun Sterile Water for Injection is verified to be nonpyrogenic, ensuring the highest level of safety for medical use.
As a highly pure pharmaceutical-grade solvent, it possesses the following key attributes:
- Sterile: Guaranteed sterile for safe use as a diluent or solvent for parenteral drugs.
- Additive-Free: It intentionally contains no added bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents, allowing for precise formulation control.
- Hypotonic Note: The water is hypotonic. It must be made approximately isotonic by adding a suitable solute before it is used for intravascular injection.