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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

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 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

  1. Check Catalog Number 490612 on packaging
  2. Verify Primary UDI-DI 04046955664610
  3. Verify Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046955664603
  4. 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.

Key Facts

  • 5,952 units recalled
  • Catalog Number 490612
  • Primary UDI-DI 04046955664610
  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046955664603
  • Expiration: earliest expiration or 36 months
  • Hazard: backflow risk and occlusion potential

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
490612
04046955664610
04046955664603
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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