HIGH

B. Braun Medical Recalls 25,728 IV Administration Sets for Backflow and Occlusion Risk (2025)

B. Braun Medical recalls 25,728 IV administration sets sold worldwide, including the United States and Canada. The quad manifold 120-inch IV set may allow backflow from piggyback containers into primary containers and cannot be primed. Healthcare providers should stop using immediately and follow recall instructions.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
October 29, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
B. Braun Medical
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Unknown
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

The IV Administration Set Quad Manifold is used for gravity IV administration and pump-based IV delivery in clinical settings.

Why This Is Dangerous

Backflow from secondary to primary IV containers can lead to incorrect dosing or contamination. Inability to prime can disrupt fluid delivery and patient safety.

Industry Context

This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.

Real-World Impact

Hospitals and clinics may need to substitute IV sets quickly to avoid interrupted therapy. No injuries are reported in the data provided, but the risk to patient safety is material.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. 1. Locate Catalog Number 490340 on the device label.
  2. 2. Verify UDI-DI values 04046964590481 and 04046964590474.
  3. 3. Confirm 120 inch quad manifold configuration.

Where to find product info

Recall notice and FDA enforcement page linked in the recall data: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=Z-0689-2026

What timeline to expect

Refund or replacement typically 4-8 weeks after submission of required information.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all communications with the manufacturer.
  • Escalate to FDA recall contacts if the company is unresponsive.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify device compatibility with pumps before purchasing.
  • Check for UDI and catalog numbers during procurement.
  • Maintain recall-ready inventory controls and supplier notices.

Documentation advice

Keep the recall notice, photos of the device labeling, purchase records, and correspondence with the manufacturer.

Product Details

Catalog Number: 490340 Primary UDI-DI: 04046964590481 Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964590474 Description: IV ADMIN SET, QUAD MANIFOLD, 120 IN Sold: Worldwide distribution including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore Quantity: 25,728 units Recall Date: 2025-10-29 Status: Active Brand: B. Braun Medical

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 25,728 units recalled
  • Catalog Number 490340
  • Primary UDI-DI 04046964590481
  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964590474
  • Recall Date 2025-10-29
  • Active recall status

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

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

Product Details

Model Numbers
Catalog Number: 490340
Primary UDI-DI: 04046964590481
Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964590474
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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