HIGH

B Braun Medical Outlook IV Set Recall 162,648 Units for Backflow Risk (2025)

B Braun Medical recalled 162,648 Outlook IV Sets used with Infusomat Space Large Volume Pumps and related systems. The devices carry a backflow risk from secondary piggyback IV containers into primary IV containers and may fail to prime. Hospitals and patients 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 Outlook IV Set is an infusion line used to deliver IV medications. It is compatible with various BBMI pump systems and is labeled for use in hospital and clinical settings.

Why This Is Dangerous

A backflow path can transfer medication from a secondary IV container into the primary line. Occlusion can prevent proper priming of the line, potentially compromising delivery and patient safety.

Industry Context

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

Real-World Impact

Healthcare facilities may need to remove the affected sets from inventory and switch to alternatives. The recall reduces the risk of unintended medication backflow and priming failure, but requires action from providers to re-source safe IV sets.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check the catalog number on the packaging for 354212.
  2. Verify the Primary UDI-DI 04046964293832 on the device labeling.
  3. Verify the Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964293825 on the device documentation.
  4. If any identifiers match, stop using the device immediately.
  5. Follow the manufacturer's recall instructions for disposition.

Where to find product info

Identifiers are located on the device packaging and accompanying documentation. The FDA recall page provides official instructions.

What timeline to expect

Refunds or replacements are not specified in the recall; facilities should expect guidance to come from B Braun Medical with any replacement timing to

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • File a consumer complaint with the FDA if the manufacturer is unresponsive
  • Coordinate with the hospital procurement department to obtain approved alternatives
  • Document all communications and retain the recall notice

How to prevent similar issues

  • Always verify backflow-prevention features before selecting IV sets
  • Confirm compatibility with infusion pumps in use
  • Track recall notifications via hospital safety alerts

Documentation advice

Keep a copy of the recall notice, record correspondence with the manufacturer, and save replacement product details.

Product Details

Model numbers: Catalog Number 354212. Where sold: Worldwide distribution including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore. When sold: Unknown. Price: Unknown.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 162,648 units recalled
  • Catalog Number 354212
  • Primary UDI-DI 04046964293832
  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046964293825
  • Hazard: backflow and occlusion
  • Worldwide distribution including 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 Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
Catalog Number: 354212
Primary UDI-DI: 04046964293832
Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046964293825
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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