B. Braun Medical IV Administration Set Recall for 5,952 Units Over Backflow Risk (2025)
B. Braun Medical Inc. recalled 5,952 IV Administration Sets distributed worldwide, including the US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala and Singapore, for use with Infusomat Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic Pumps. The units carry Catalog Number 490612. The recall cites potential backflow from secondary piggyback IV containers into primary containers and an inability to prime. Hospitals and healthcare teams
About This Product
IV administration sets deliver fluids and medications from a reservoir to a patient via gravity or pump-assisted systems. This recall concerns a piggyback configuration used with several BBraun infusion pumps and related components.
Why This Is Dangerous
Backflow from secondary containers into primary IV lines could result in incorrect dosing or contamination. Inability to prime can lead to under-delivery of fluids or medications.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Hospitals and clinics may need to halt use, quarantine affected lots, and replace with safe alternatives. The recall could affect patient monitoring and drug administration workflows.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check Catalog Number 490612 on packaging
- Verify Primary UDI-DI 04046955664610
- Verify Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046955664603
- If matched, do not use the device and contact the manufacturer for instructions
Where to find product info
FDA enforcement page for Z-0677-2026 and the manufacturer's recall notice
What timeline to expect
4-8 weeks for replacement or refund after processing
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with the FDA CDRH recall portal
- Notify hospital risk management
- Consider legal consultation if there are injuries or unaddressed issues
How to prevent similar issues
- Ask suppliers for recall status before purchasing IV sets
- Verify UDIs and catalog numbers before clinical use
- Maintain an updated stock management process to isolate recalled lots
Documentation advice
Keep recall notices, packaging, delivery receipts, and correspondence with the manufacturer. Photograph affected serial numbers and UDIs for records.
Product Details
Catalog Number: 490612; Primary UDI-DI: 04046955664610; Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046955664603; Expiration Date: Earliest Expiration of Component or 36 months; Sold Worldwide including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore; Recall Date: 2025-10-29; Quantity: 5,952 units; Brand: B. Braun Medical; Used with: Infusomat Space Large Volume Pump, Outlook Pump, Vista Basic Pump
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.