HIGH

B. Braun Medical Recalls 31,392 IV Administration Sets for Backflow Risk (2025)

B. Braun Medical Inc. recalls 31,392 IV administration sets used with Infusomat Space and other pumps worldwide. The device may allow backflow from piggyback containers into primary IV lines and cannot be primed. Hospitals and healthcare providers should stop using the device 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
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

The IV administration set is used to deliver IV medications through gravity or pump-assisted systems in clinical settings. It connects to IV containers and pumps to control fluid flow.

Why This Is Dangerous

A backflow path from secondary piggyback lines into the primary IV line, plus an occlusion that prevents priming, could compromise medication delivery and patient safety.

Industry Context

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

Real-World Impact

Hospitals and clinics may need to replace affected lots, re-train staff on priming procedures, and review pump configurations to prevent interruptions in therapy.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Identify catalog number 490301 on the IV set
  2. Verify UDI-DI 04046964716867 (primary) and 04046964716850 (unit of dose)
  3. Confirm expiration date is 36 months from Start Date
  4. Check distribution records to see if your facility received the affected units

Where to find product info

Recall details and instructions are available on the FDA enforcement page linked in the notice

What timeline to expect

Refund or replacement information will be provided by the manufacturer through the recall notification; expect 4-6 weeks for processing

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all communications with the manufacturer
  • Escalate to hospital risk management or CPSC if you cannot obtain replacement guidance
  • Consider notifying regulatory authorities if replacements are not provided in a timely manner

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify catalog numbers and UDIs before deploying IV sets
  • Prefer manufacturers with clear recall processes and online recall portals
  • Institute a filtering process to separate recalled stock from usable stock in inventory

Documentation advice

Keep a copy of the recall notice, inventory records showing affected lots, correspondence with BBraun, and photographs of the affected packaging.

Product Details

Catalog Number 490301. Primary UDI-DI 04046964716867. Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964716850. Expiration Date: 36 months from Start Date. Sold worldwide with US and international distribution to Canada, Germany, Guatemala, and Singapore. Quantity: 31,392 units.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 31,392 units recalled
  • Catalog Number 490301
  • UDI-DI Primary 04046964716867
  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964716850
  • Expiration Date: 36 months from Start Date
  • Worldwide distribution; US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

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

Product Details

Model Numbers
490301
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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