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B. Braun Medical IV Administration Set Recall for 129,480 Units in 2025

B. Braun Medical recalled 129,480 IV Administration Sets sold worldwide to hospitals and clinics. The devices can backflow from secondary piggyback IV containers into primary containers and cannot be primed, risking incorrect dosing. Hospitals and healthcare providers should stop using the devices immediately and follow the recall instructions from B. Braun Medical.

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

IV administration sets are used to deliver fluids and medications through a patient’s IV line. They connect to piggyback and primary IV containers and include a drip chamber and connectors. These devices are common in hospitals and clinics.

Why This Is Dangerous

Backflow from a secondary piggyback container into the primary line can contaminate or alter the dose. The inability to prime creates the risk that the line will not deliver the intended fluid or medication.

Industry Context

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

Real-World Impact

The recall affects a large quantity of devices used daily in patient care. Hospitals may need to halt use of affected lots and coordinate replacements, potentially impacting treatment schedules and supply chains.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check catalog numbers 490242, 490311, 490353
  2. Match Primary UDI-DI and Unit of Dose UDI-DI to listed values: 04046964716461/04046964716454; 04046964539688/04046964525629; 04046964602368/04046964602351
  3. Confirm devices were used with BBMI Infusomat Space, Outlook Pump, or Vista Basic Pump
  4. If matched, quarantine devices and stop use

Where to find product info

Identify packaging labels and device documentation for catalog numbers and UDIs. Refer to the FDA recall page for guidance.

What timeline to expect

Remediation timelines vary by institution. Replacement units and instructions are typically coordinated within 4-8 weeks.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate to hospital supply chain management and biomedical engineering
  • Contact the manufacturer’s recall line and your procurement channel
  • If needed, file a report with CPSC per local requirements

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify device catalog numbers and UDIs before installation
  • Use only approved suppliers and distributors
  • Check recalls for IV sets before stocking supplies
  • Keep up-to-date with manufacturer recall notifications

Documentation advice

Document recall notice, catalog numbers, and UDIs in asset-tracking systems. Save correspondence with the manufacturer. Photograph affected packaging and keep samples if allowed.

Product Details

Catalog Numbers: 490242; 490311; 490353. Primary UDI-DI: 04046964716461; Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964716454. Catalog Number 490311: Primary UDI-DI 04046964539688; Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964525629. Catalog Number 490353: Primary UDI-DI 04046964602368; Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964602351. Distribution: Worldwide, including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, and Singapore. Recall Date: 2025-10-29. Quantity: 129,480 units. Sold to healthcare facilities worldwide.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 129,480 units recalled
  • Three catalog numbers: 490242, 490311, 490353
  • Associated UDIs: 04046964716461/04046964716454; 04046964539688/04046964525629; 04046964602368/040469
  • 03251
  • Worldwide distribution including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore
  • Recall date 2025-10-29; Status ACTIVE

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: 490242; Primary UDI-DI: 04046964716461; Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964716454
Catalog Number: 490311; Primary UDI-DI: 04046964539688; Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964525629
Catalog Number: 490353; Primary UDI-DI: 04046964602368; Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964602351
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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