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B. Braun Medical SAFELINE IV Sets Recalled for 46,250 Units Over Backflow Risk (2025)

B. Braun Medical recalled 46,250 SAFELINE IV sets sold worldwide on Oct. 29, 2025. The devices pose a backflow risk from secondary piggyback IV containers into primary lines and may fail to prime due to occlusion. Hospitals and patients using Infusomat Space Large Volume Pump, Outlook Pump, or Vista Basic Pump with SAFELINE sets should stop use immediately and await manufacturer instructions.

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

SAFELINE sets are used in gravity IV administration and pump administration with infusion pumps in healthcare settings.

Why This Is Dangerous

Backflow of medication from secondary piggyback containers into primary IV lines can cause dosing errors or contamination. Occlusion can prevent priming.

Industry Context

This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.

Real-World Impact

Hospitals may need to switch to alternate IV sets; potential workflow disruption and patient safety risks if used.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check catalog numbers 352604, NF1251, NF1290 on the product label.
  2. Cross-check Primary UDI-DI: 04046964181870 for 352604, 04046964187100 for NF1251, 04046964187148 for NF1290.
  3. Check Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964181863 for 352604, 04046964187094 for NF1251, 04046964187131 for NF1290.
  4. Look for expiration: Earliest Exp of Component or 60 months.

Where to find product info

Identifiers appear on packaging and device labels, including catalog numbers and UDIs.

What timeline to expect

Not specified by the recall notice.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all communications with the manufacturer.
  • Escalate to hospital risk management or local health authority if needed.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify recall notices before accepting inventory.
  • Source IV sets from approved vendors.
  • Check for anti-backflow features when selecting IV sets.

Documentation advice

Keep recall notice, photos of labels, purchase documents, and correspondence.

Product Details

Catalog Numbers: 352604; NF1251; NF1290. Primary UDI-DI: 04046964181870; 04046964187100; 04046964187148. Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964181863; 04046964187094; 04046964187131. Expiration: Earliest Exp of Component or 60 months. Sold Worldwide with US distribution and distribution to Canada, Germany, Guatemala, and Singapore. Quantity: 46,250 units. Brand: B. Braun Medical. Recall Date: 2025-10-29. Recall Number: Z-0713-2026. Status: Active.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 46,250 units recalled
  • Worldwide distribution including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore
  • Three affected catalog numbers: 352604, NF1251, NF1290
  • Primary UDI-DI codes: 04046964181870, 04046964187100, 04046964187148
  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964181863, 04046964187094, 04046964187131
  • Hazard: backflow and occlusion risk

Safety Guide

Not sure what to do next? Our guide walks you through the process step by step.

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Safety Assessment

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

Product Details

Model Numbers
352604
NF1251
NF1290
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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