HIGH

B. Braun Medical IV Administration Set Recall 122,232 Units Over Backflow Risk (2025)

B. Braun Medical recalled 122,232 IV administration sets sold worldwide through multiple medical distributors. The devices have a backflow risk from secondary (piggyback) IV containers into primary IV containers and may fail to prime. Hospitals and clinics should stop using the sets and follow the manufacturer's 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

This product is an IV administration set used in gravity IV administration and pump-based infusion with BBraun equipment. It is designed to deliver medications through IV lines in clinical settings.

Why This Is Dangerous

A backflow risk can transfer medication from secondary lines into primary lines, and occlusion may prevent priming. This can disrupt accurate dosing and impede delivery of IV therapies.

Industry Context

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

Real-World Impact

Hospitals and clinics must assess inventory and divert affected sets from use. Facilities may need to replace sets to prevent dosing errors and treatment delays.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check catalog number 490225 on the device label
  2. Look for Primary UDI-DI 04046964304248
  3. Look for Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964304231
  4. Verify expiration date is valid (Earliest Exp of Component or 36 months)
  5. Confirm whether the device you have matches the recall details

Where to find product info

Labels on the IV set packaging will display catalog and UDI numbers. Official recall notice and FDA enforcement page provide guidance.

What timeline to expect

Refunds or replacements, if offered, typically follow the manufacturer’s recall process which may take several weeks.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate to hospital supply chain management
  • File a report with the FDA recall process if needed
  • Contact the manufacturer directly for remediation options

How to prevent similar issues

  • Screen inventory against recall details before use
  • Maintain updated recall lists for IV administration sets
  • Verify UDI numbers during purchasing and receiving

Documentation advice

Keep the recall notice, document lot/catalog numbers, take photos of labels, record dates and correspondence with supplier

Product Details

Catalog Number: 490225 Primary UDI-DI: 04046964304248 Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964304231 Expiration: Earliest Exp of Component or 36 months Distribution: Worldwide distribution including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, and Singapore Sold at: Multiple medical distributors (unknown retailers)

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 122,232 units recalled
  • Catalog number 490225
  • Primary UDI-DI 04046964304248
  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964304231
  • Expiration: 36 months or earliest expiration of component
  • Worldwide distribution (US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore)

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
5/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
490225
04046964304248
04046964304231
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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