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.
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
- Check catalog numbers 352604, NF1251, NF1290 on the product label.
- Cross-check Primary UDI-DI: 04046964181870 for 352604, 04046964187100 for NF1251, 04046964187148 for NF1290.
- Check Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964181863 for 352604, 04046964187094 for NF1251, 04046964187131 for NF1290.
- 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.