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B. Braun Medical IV Administration Sets Recalled for Backflow Risk — 1,861,111 Units (2025 Recall)

B. Braun Medical recalled 1,861,111 IV Administration Sets sold globally through hospitals and medical distributors. The sets may allow backflow from secondary to primary IV containers and cannot be primed. Hospitals and clinicians using these sets with Infusomat Space, Outlook, or Vista Basic Pumps should stop using them immediately and contact B. Braun Medical for instructions.

Official notice

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
IV Administration Set
Model numbers
354210, 490389, 04046964182174, 04046964182167
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

IV administration sets are used to deliver fluids and medications via gravity or pump-assisted IV therapy in clinical settings.

Why This Is Dangerous

Backflow can transfer medication from a secondary line to the primary line and may prevent proper priming, risking incorrect dosing or contamination.

Industry Context

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

Real-World Impact

Hospitals and clinics may need to halt use of affected units, which could impact patient care and supply chains.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check catalog numbers 354210 or 490389.
  2. Verify UDI-DI where available: 04046964182174 (Primary) and 04046964182167 (Unit of Dose).
  3. Note earliest expiration: 354210 up to 36 months; 490389 up to 24 months.

Where to find product info

Recall notice and official instructions are on the FDA recall page linked in the notice and on the manufacturer’s site.

What timeline to expect

Remedy processing and replacements typically occur within weeks to a couple of months, depending on stock and physician coordination.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate to your hospital risk management or procurement office.
  • Document communications with the manufacturer and regulatory bodies.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify catalog numbers and UDIs when ordering IV sets.
  • Prefer suppliers that provide explicit backflow prevention features.
  • Keep records of recalls and verify new shipments against updated recall notices.

Documentation advice

Retain all recall notices, purchase records, and correspondence with the manufacturer or healthcare facilities for audit and insurance purposes.

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Product Details

Catalog Number 354210: IV ANES 15DROP W/2 CARESITE 2 ULTRAPORT; Anesthesia IV Set with 2 CARESITE injection sites and two high-flow ULTRAPORT stopcocks. Catalog Number 490389: IV ADMIN SET 15 DR/ML, 2 B/C VLV, 97IN. Sold worldwide; US distribution and international distribution to Canada, Germany, Guatemala, and Singapore. Quantity: 1,861,111 units. Recall Date: 2025-10-29; Report Date: 2025-12-03. Manufacturer: B. Braun Medical Inc. Remedy: Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact B Braun

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964182167
  • Expiration: 354210 earliest exp 36 months; 490389 earliest exp 24 months
  • Worldwide distribution (US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore)

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

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

Product Classification

Product TypeIV Administration Set
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Model Numbers
354210
490389
04046964182174
04046964182167
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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