Cefazolin Sodium

B. Braun Medical Inc. has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Piperacillin and Tazobactam, one of the most utilised injectable antibiotics in the US for use in the Company's DUPLEX® Drug Delivery System, and will begin moving toward a full launch. Piperacillin and Tazobactam in the DUPLEX Drug Delivery System is a ready-to-activate, two-compartment container that keeps pre-measured medication and diluent separate until the provider is ready to administer at the bedside by simply folding, squeezing, and shaking to reconstitute. This system reduces overall process time by nearly four minutes per dose and shows substantial labor time savings compared to both the Baxter Mini-Bag Plus Container System and traditional compounding, offering healthcare professionals a new and efficient way to administer this critical antibiotic combination. DUPLEX is also designed to reduce contamination risks and medication errors. The closed-system design helps protect potency and ensures the diluent cannot be delivered without the drug. Furthermore, DUPLEX decreases the likelihood of medication errors by 54 percent compared to traditional compounding methods based on fewer process steps. DUPLEX requires no thawing and can be stored at room temperature or in automated dispensing cabinets. "We are excited to introduce Piperacillin and Tazobactam in our innovative DUPLEX Drug Delivery System, designed to save time, labor, and space, and reduce waste," said Jeremy Greene, Senior Director of Marketing at B. Braun Medical. "Enhancing efficiency for nurses and pharmacists aligns with our commitment to providers and the patients they serve. And, the DUPLEX Container is not made with DEHP or PVC, further protecting patients and the environment," added Greene. Piperacillin and Tazobactam in the DUPLEX Drug Delivery System will mark the second DUPLEX Drug launch in 2025 (in addition to Cefazolin 3g) and is one of many planned injectable drugs B. Braun will launch in the U.S. in the next several years to expand its portfolio and help meet the needs of patients for medications in high demand.

BETHLEHEM, Pa., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun), a leader in smart infusion therapy and pain management, announced the launch of its new Cefazolin 3 g, the latest cefazolin dose addition to the DUPLEX® Container portfolio. Cefazolin is prescribed to prevent infections before, during or after surgery. B. Braun offers Cefazolin in 1 g, 2 g and now 3 g strength which is indicated for patients with body weight equal to or greater than 120 kg. The delivery of Cefazolin 3 g in the DUPLEX Container helps to ensure fast, simple and accurate administration with the added convenience of the right dose at the right time. The DUPLEX Container is a ready-to-activate, two-compartment, flexible IV system that keeps pre-measured medication and diluent separate until ready to administer. Designed for easy stocking, DUPLEX Containers can be stored at room temperature with a minimum shelf life of 18 months and are compatible with automated medication dispensing systems. "We are excited to add Cefazolin 3 g to our DUPLEX Container portfolio which allows us to address a previously unmet need for patients weighing 120 kg or more. DUPLEX Containers offer healthcare workers an easy-to-use solution that is activated at the bedside with no need for complicated reconstitution or messy thawing - saving time and labor for practitioners while reducing potential dosing errors," said Shawn Brinson, Director of Marketing, Injectable Drugs. Cefazolin 3 g in DUPLEX Containers keeps premeasured medication and diluent separate until the healthcare worker is ready to administer at the bedside by simply folding, squeezing and shaking to reconstitute. A barcode referencing the final admixture, lot number and expiration date helps reduce medication errors, automate patient charting, track inventory and facilitate reimbursement tracking. For additional information, please see full Prescribing Information. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Contraindications: Know hypersensitivity to cefazolin or other cephalosporin class antibacterial drugs, penicillin or other beta-lactams. About B. Braun B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) is a leader in smart infusion therapy and safe and effective pharmacy products, patient and provider safety, and sustainable health solutions. Our purpose is to help providers constantly improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. With products and services created to help healthcare professionals focus on what matters most—their patients—we're uniquely positioned to help health systems succeed now and in the future. B. Braun is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap ® and CAPS ®. The company employs 8,500 people at over 30 locations across North America. Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise ® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, explore our website. SOURCE B. Braun Medical Inc. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED