HIGH

B Braun Medical Blood Administration Set Recall 2025 for 24,624 Units Worldwide

B Braun Medical recalled 24,624 Blood Administration Sets worldwide. The recall covers sets used with Infusomat Space Large Volume Pump, Outlook Pump, and Vista Basic Pump. The risk involves backflow from secondary IV containers into primary containers and the inability to prime. Hospitals and clinics should stop using the devices immediately and follow recall 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

Blood administration sets are used to deliver blood products or IV medications via gravity or pump systems. They connect to IV bags or bottles and routes to the patient through tubing and a Y-site. These sets are used in hospitals and clinics.

Why This Is Dangerous

Backflow can cause unintended administration of medications and compromised priming, risking incorrect dosing or contamination.

Industry Context

This recall is not stated as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.

Real-World Impact

Hospitals may need to quarantine affected inventory and switch to replacement sets, impacting workflow and potentially delaying treatments.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Locate catalog number 490355 on the packaging or tubing set.
  2. Verify Primary UDI-DI 04046964616013 and Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964616006.
  3. Check the recall notice for replacement or refund instructions.

Where to find product info

Recall notice and instructions available at the FDA enforcement page linked in the recall notice.

What timeline to expect

Replacement or refund processing times will be provided by the manufacturer; typical timelines vary by facility.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all requests and responses with the manufacturer.
  • Escalate to hospital procurement or regulatory compliance if there is no timely reply.

How to prevent similar issues

  • When purchasing blood administration sets, verify recalls and model numbers.
  • Use devices from manufacturers with robust post-market surveillance.
  • Keep a centralized log of recalled items and quarantine affected stock.

Documentation advice

Keep the recall notice, catalog number, UDIs, purchase records, and all correspondence with the manufacturer for records.

Product Details

Catalog Number: 490355. Distribution: Worldwide, including United States, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, and Singapore. Sold since: Unknown. Price: Unknown. Primary UDI-DI: 04046964616013. Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964616006.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 24,624 total units recalled
  • Catalog Number 490355
  • Primary UDI-DI 04046964616013
  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964616006
  • Worldwide distribution including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore
  • Hazard: backflow risk and occlusion; immediate stop-use

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
Catalog Number: 490355
Primary UDI-DI: 04046964616013
Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964616006
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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