HIGH

B. Braun Medical Recalls 9,500 IV Administration Sets for Backflow and Occlusion Risk (2025 Recall)

B. Braun Medical Inc. recalled 9,500 IV administration sets with worldwide distribution including the United States, Canada, Germany, Guatemala and Singapore. The devices may backflow medication from secondary piggyback IV containers into primary IV containers and may fail to prime. Hospitals and healthcare providers should stop using the device immediately and follow the manufacturer's recall’s,[

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 are used to deliver fluids and medications in hospitals and clinics. They connect to IV bags or containers and may be used with gravity or infusion pumps.

Why This Is Dangerous

Backflow from piggyback containers into primary containers and failure to prime can lead to incorrect dosing or interrupted IV therapy.

Industry Context

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

Real-World Impact

Facilities must identify affected lots, halt use, and replace or manage inventory to avoid patient safety risks. No injuries have been reported yet.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check packaging and labeling for Catalog Number 490070.
  2. Verify Primary UDI-DI 04046964301582 and Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964301575.
  3. Note the expiration language: Earliest Exp of Component or 60 months.

Where to find product info

Review labeling on device and the FDA recall page linked in the notice.

What timeline to expect

Not specified by recall; follow manufacturer instructions for replacement or disposal.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all communications
  • Escalate to hospital risk management
  • Consider filing a recall report with FDA if issues persist.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Always verify device labeling before use
  • Cross-check UDI with inventory records
  • Ensure pumps and piggyback systems are compatible with sets before reuse.

Documentation advice

Keep copy of recall notice, photos of labels, UDI numbers, and all correspondence with the manufacturer.

Product Details

Catalog Number: 490070 Primary UDI-DI: 04046964301582 Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964301575 Description: IV Administration Set used in gravity IV administration sets and pump administration sets for Infusomat Space Large Volume Pump, Outlook Pump, and Vista Basic Pump Sold distribution: Worldwide (US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore) Recall Date: 2025-10-29 Status: Active Quantity: 9,500 units Price: Unknown

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 9,500 units recalled
  • Catalog Number: 490070
  • Primary UDI-DI: 04046964301582
  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964301575
  • Recall Date: 2025-10-29
  • Status: Active

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

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

Product Details

Model Numbers
Catalog Number: 490070
Primary UDI-DI: 04046964301582
Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964301575
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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