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BBraun Medical IV Administration Set Recalled for Backflow and Occlusion Risk (490491, 2025)

BBraun Medical Inc recalls 960 IV administration sets distributed worldwide due to backflow risk and inability to prime. The recall affects the IV administration set catalog number 490491 with UDI-DI 04046955086931. The device can allow medication to flow from secondary piggyback containers into primary IV containers and may not prime properly. Stop using immediately and follow recall instructions

Official notice
BBraun MedicalHealth & Personal CareMedical DevicesCatalog Number 490491Primary UDI-DI 04046955086931Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046955086924

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
BBraun Medical
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Unknown
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS

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
BBraun Medical
Product type
IV Administration Set
Model numbers
Catalog Number 490491, Primary UDI-DI 04046955086931, Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046955086924
Sold at
Unknown

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

This IV administration set is used to deliver medications via gravity or through IV pumps in healthcare settings.

Why This Is Dangerous

Backflow from secondary to primary IV containers can alter dosing. Inability to prime can cause incomplete administration.

Industry Context

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

Real-World Impact

No injuries reported yet. Healthcare facilities will need to replace affected sets and monitor for potential dosing issues during IV administration.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Locate Catalog Number on the device or packaging: 490491.
  2. Verify Primary UDI-DI: 04046955086931.
  3. Verify Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046955086924.
  4. Check expiration date for earliest expiry up to 36 months from manufacture.

Where to find product info

UDI labels are typically printed on packaging and the device itself. Refer to FDA recall page for official identifiers.

What timeline to expect

Manufacturer-led remediation will determine replacement or refunds; expect 4-8 weeks for processing after request.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • File a complaint with the FDA if the company is nonresponsive.
  • Document all communications and dates.
  • Consult hospital risk management for escalation.

How to prevent similar issues

  • When purchasing IV administration sets, verify UDI-DI and catalog numbers against the recall list.
  • Choose suppliers with current recall status and clear recall processes.
  • Ensure pumps are compatible with the IV set.

Documentation advice

Keep recall notification, purchase records, Photos of the device, serials/UDI, and correspondence with manufacturer.

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Product Details

Product: IV Administration Set used in gravity and pump administration with BBraun Infusomat Space Large Volume Pump, Outlook Pump, and Vista Basic Pump. Catalog Number: 490491. Primary UDI-DI: 04046955086931. Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046955086924. Distribution: Worldwide including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore. Quantity: 960 units. Hazard: backflow from secondary (piggyback) containers into primary containers and inability to prime.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported in the provided data.

Key Facts

  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046955086924
  • Expiration: earliest expiry date of component or 36 months

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

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

Product Details

Model Numbers
Catalog Number 490491
Primary UDI-DI 04046955086931
Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046955086924
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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