Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- October 29, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- BBraun Medical, B Braun Medical
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Unknown
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PREGNANT
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- BBraun Medical, B Braun Medical
- Product type
- IV Administration Set
- Model numbers
- Catalog Number: 470179, Primary UDI-DI: 04046964773181, Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964773174
- Sizes
- 103 IN.
- Sold at
- Unknown
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
October 29, 2025
Reported by FDA DEVICE
December 3, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
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 intravenous medications via gravity or pump systems. This recall targets sets used with BBMI infusion pumps including Infusomat Space Large Volume Pump, Outlook Pump, and Vista Basic Pump.
Why This Is Dangerous
Backflow can cause medication to flow into the wrong container and occlusion can prevent proper priming, risking incorrect dosing or contamination.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Hospitals and clinics must halt use of affected sets; facilities may need to inspect inventory and replace with safe alternatives, potentially impacting patient care timelines.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check Catalog Number 470179
- Inspect packaging and labels for 470179 before use
Where to find product info
Recall details at FDA enforcement page Z-0688-2026
What timeline to expect
Remediation timelines not specified; expect supplier coordination for replacement within weeks
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to hospital procurement
- File a formal safety complaint with CPSC if consumer-level information becomes available
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify catalog numbers and UDIs before installation
- Maintain updated device records
- Use only compatible IV sets with BBMI pumps
Documentation advice
Retain recall notice, document lot numbers, purchase dates, and correspondence with supplier
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Product Details
IV ADMIN SET W/ B/C VALVE, 103 IN. Catalog Number: 470179. Primary UDI-DI: 04046964773181. Unit UDI-DI: 04046964773174. Expiration: Earliest Exp of Component or 36 months. Sold worldwide, including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore.
Reported Incidents
No specific incident counts are provided in the filing. The recall is classified as HIGH hazard.
Key Facts
- Distribution: Worldwide including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore
- Recall date: 2025-10-29; Report date: 2025-12-03
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