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B. Braun Medical IV Administration Set Recall for 29,900 Units Over Backflow and Occlusion Risk (202

B. Braun Medical recalled 29,900 IV administration sets distributed worldwide through medical distributors. The recall is linked to backflow from secondary to primary IV containers and an inability to prime. Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device immediately and follow recall instructions from the manufacturer.

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 (gravity and pump)
Model numbers
470005, 04046964297199, 04046964297182
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 medications and fluids via IV lines. They connect primary IV routes to secondary piggyback containers and are used in hospitals and clinics.

Why This Is Dangerous

This recall concerns a risk of backflow from a piggyback container into the primary IV line and an occlusion that prevents priming, potentially affecting medication delivery.

Industry Context

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

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check packaging for Catalog Number 470005
  2. Verify Primary UDI-DI 04046964297199
  3. Verify Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964297182
  4. If matched, stop use immediately
  5. Contact the manufacturer for refund/replacement details

Where to find product info

Refer to the recall page and FDA enforcement report for official identifiers and instructions

What timeline to expect

Refunds or replacements timelines are not specified in the recall notice

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate with hospital procurement or regulatory body
  • Document all communications
  • Consider seeking guidance from patient safety offices

How to prevent similar issues

  • For future purchases, verify UDI codes on-label and ensure recall status is checked before use
  • Only purchase from authorized medical distributors
  • Maintain a recall monitoring routine for medical devices

Documentation advice

Keep the recall notice, packing, and any incident reports; document lot numbers and UDI codes for internal records

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Product Details

Catalog Number: 470005 Primary UDI-DI: 04046964297199 Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964297182 Quantity: 29,900 units Distribution: Worldwide (US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore) Sold: Unknown Price: Unknown

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964297182

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 (gravity and pump)
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Model Numbers
470005
04046964297199
04046964297182
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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