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B. Braun Medical Blood Administration Set Recall 33,528 Units for Backflow Risk (2025)

B. Braun Medical recalled 33,528 Blood Administration Set units used with Infusomat Space Large Volume Pump, Outlook Pump, and Vista Basic Pump. The sets have a backflow risk from secondary piggyback IV containers into primary IV containers and may fail to prime. Health-care facilities should stop using the device immediately and follow the recall letter instructions.

Official notice
B. Braun MedicalHealth & Personal CareMedical DevicesCatalog Number: 490530Primary UDI-DI: 04046955203321Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046955203314

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA DEVICE
Recall date
October 29, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
8/10

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

What to Do Now

Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.

Immediate steps

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
B. Braun Medical
Product type
Blood Administration Set
Model numbers
Catalog Number: 490530, Primary UDI-DI: 04046955203321, Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046955203314
Sold at
Multiple Retailers

Recall Timeline

Key dates and source checks for this recall record.

  1. Recall announced

    October 29, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA DEVICE

    December 3, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. Consumer action

    Use the official remedy and keep documentation.

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

About This Product

Blood administration sets are used to administer blood via gravity or pump systems. This recall concerns a Y-Type Blood Set used with Infusomat Space Large Volume Pumps and related pump systems.

Why This Is Dangerous

The defect can cause backflow from a secondary IV container into the primary container and may prevent proper priming, creating a potential for incorrect dosing or infusion errors.

Industry Context

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

Real-World Impact

Hospitals and clinics may need to replace the affected sets to maintain patient safety. No injuries are reported in the data provided.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check Catalog Number 490530
  2. Check Primary UDI-DI 04046955203321
  3. Check Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046955203314
  4. Confirm the product is used with Infusomat Space Large Volume Pump, Outlook Pump, or Vista Basic Pump
  5. Verify distribution region includes US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, or Singapore

Where to find product info

Recall letter from B. Braun Medical; FDA enforcement page for Z-0618-2026

What timeline to expect

Refund or replacement typically 4-8 weeks

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all communications with the manufacturer.
  • Escalate to hospital administration or patient safety officer.
  • Consult FDA consumer complaint options if needed.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Use IV administration sets with backflow prevention features when purchasing in the future.
  • Verify recall status for IV sets prior to purchase.
  • Maintain an updated inventory of critical infusion devices.

Documentation advice

Retain recall notice, model numbers, UDI codes, purchase records, and all correspondence with the manufacturer.

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Product Details

Catalog Number: 490530; Primary UDI-DI: 04046955203321; Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046955203314; Distribution: Worldwide (US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore); Quantity: 33,528 units.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046955203314
  • Worldwide distribution including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore
  • Recall date 2025-10-29; Active status

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

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

Product Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
Catalog Number: 490530
Primary UDI-DI: 04046955203321
Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046955203314
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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