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B. Braun Medical IV Administration Set Recall 2025 Affects 259,392 Units

B. Braun Medical recalled 259,392 IV administration sets worldwide on Oct. 29, 2025. The devices could allow backflow of medication from secondary (piggyback) IV containers into primary IV containers and may not prime due to occlusion. Hospitals and healthcare providers should stop using the device immediately and follow recall instructions in the notice.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
October 29, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
B. Braun Medical
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Potential for backflow of medication from secondary (piggyback) IV containers into primary IV containers and the inability to prime (occlusion).

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact B Braun Medical Inc or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

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About This Product

IV administration sets deliver fluids and medications through IV lines in hospital and clinical settings. This recall covers a gravity and pump-compatible set used with BBMI pumps such as Infusomat Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic. The affected units were distributed worldwide.

Why This Is Dangerous

Backflow from secondary (piggyback) IV containers into primary containers can cause dosing errors. Occlusion can prevent proper priming, stopping flow and delivery of medications.

Industry Context

This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.

Real-World Impact

Hospitals and clinics rely on IV sets for accurate medication delivery. The issue could lead to incorrect dosing or interrupted infusion, potentially compromising patient safety and treatment efficacy.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check for catalog number 490309 on the device packaging.
  2. Verify Primary UDI-DI 04046964527517 and Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964527500.
  3. Confirm distribution includes US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore.

Where to find product info

UDI-DI on label, package, and associated recall notices; recall URL in FDA enforcement page.

What timeline to expect

Not specified in recall.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all communications with the manufacturer.
  • Escalate to hospital compliance or patient safety departments.
  • Contact relevant regulatory authorities if the company is unresponsive.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify device compatibility with the BBMI pump systems before procurement.
  • Ensure backflow prevention features are present in IV sets before use.
  • Request replacement products through the official recall process.

Documentation advice

Keep the recall notification letter, packaging photos, catalog numbers, and UDIs; record dates of contact and responses.

Product Details

Catalog Number: 490309; Primary UDI-DI: 04046964527517; Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964527500. Sold worldwide including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore. Price: Unknown. Sold since: Unknown.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 259,392 units recalled
  • Catalog Number 490309
  • Global distribution including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore
  • Primary UDI-DI 04046964527517
  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964527500

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
7/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
Catalog Number: 490309
Primary UDI-DI: 04046964527517
Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964527500
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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