Sterile Water Injection
NDC Package 17271-802-08

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Sterile Water (water) injection is sterile Water for Irrigation is indicated for use as an irrigating fluid or pharmaceutic aid. This formulation utilizes a injection delivery system. Marketed by Becton Dickinson And Company, this product is identified by NDC 17271-802 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA216123.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
17271-802-08
Package Description
5 BAG in 1 CASE / 2000 mL in 1 BAG
Product Code
17271-802
11-Digit Billing Format
17271080208
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sterile Water
Non-Proprietary Name
Water
Substance Name
Water
Dosage Form
Injection - A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use; five distinct classes of injections exist as defined by the USP.
Administration Route
Irrigation - Administration to bathe or flush open wounds or body cavities.
Active Ingredient(s)
WATER 1 mL/mL
Usage Information
Sterile Water for Irrigation is indicated for use as an irrigating fluid or pharmaceutic aid. Sterile Water may also be used as an adjunct in the preparation of non-intravenously administered nutrient mixtures (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Becton Dickinson And Company
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA216123
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
11-14-2025
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (17271-802). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

17271-802-07
6 BAG in 1 CASE / 1000 mL in 1 BAG
17271-802-09
4 BAG in 1 CASE / 3000 mL in 1 BAG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 17271-802-08 identifies a specific commercial package of 5 bag in 1 case / 2000 ml in 1 bag of Sterile Water, a human prescription drug labeled by Becton Dickinson And Company. This injection is formulated for irrigation use and contains water as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Becton Dickinson And Company on November 14, 2025. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Becton Dickinson And Company product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 17271080208. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
17271-802-08
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
17271-0802-08

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.