It can be used internally for intravenous (IV) hydration or externally to clean wounds or piercings. Saline is also used in the nose to treat congestion.

Baxter announced a voluntary recall of one lot of 5% Dextrose Injection and four lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection due to particulate matter found in the solutions.

Whether the use of balanced multielectrolyte solution (BMES) in preference to 0.9% sodium chloride solution (saline) in critically ill patients reduces the risk of acute kidney injury or death is ...

The presence of foreign matter has prompted Baxter International to recall 3 lots of 0.9% sodium chloride and 1 lot of potassium chloride IV solutions, about 940,000 individual units in total.

Evidence of particulate matter has prompted Baxter to recall 795,000 individual units of 5% dextrose and 0.9% sodium chloride intravenous solutions.

Baxter International has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP, 500mL Plastic Pour Bottle solution, according to a Feb. 17, 2016 press release. The recall comes ...