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B. Braun Medical Recalls 554,015 SafeDAY IV Sets Over Backflow Risk (2025)

B. Braun Medical recalled 554,015 SafeDAY IV administration sets distributed worldwide on Oct 29, 2025. The devices can backflow medication from secondary piggyback containers into primary IV containers and may fail to prime. Hospitals and clinics should stop using the affected sets and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions.

Official notice
B Braun MedicalHealth & Personal CareMedical DevicesCatalog Number: 352646Primary UDI-DI: 04046955626946Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046955626939

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA DEVICE
Recall date
October 29, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
7/10

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

What to Do Now

Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.

Immediate steps

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
B Braun Medical
Product type
IV administration set
Model numbers
Catalog Number: 352646, Primary UDI-DI: 04046955626946, Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046955626939
Sold at
Multiple Retailers

Recall Timeline

Key dates and source checks for this recall record.

  1. Recall announced

    October 29, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA DEVICE

    December 3, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. 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

SafeDAY sets are used to administer IV therapy in gravity and pump-driven systems. They are utilized with Infusomat Space Large Volume Pumps, Outlook Pump, and Vista Basic Pump.

Why This Is Dangerous

Backflow from secondary to primary IV containers and occlusion can lead to incorrect dosing or interrupted therapy.

Industry Context

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

Real-World Impact

The recall affects more than half a million units; facilities must halt use to prevent potential medication backflow.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Verify Catalog Number 352646 on device label.
  2. Check Primary UDI-DI 04046955626946 and Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046955626939.
  3. Review expiration date relative to 36 months from Start Date.

Where to find product info

Recall notice via FDA enforcement portal and BBraun Medical communications.

What timeline to expect

4-8 weeks for refund or replacement processes once initiated by the manufacturer.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate to hospital risk management
  • File a complaint with FDA if manufacturers do not respond
  • Consult legal counsel if patient exposure occurred

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify catalog numbers and UDIs before procurement
  • Use only approved suppliers
  • Maintain an active recall log for all IV sets and pumps

Documentation advice

Keep recall letter, inventory lists, photos of labels, and all correspondence with the manufacturer

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Product Details

Catalog Number: 352646. Primary UDI-DI: 04046955626946. Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046955626939. Expiration Date: 36 months from Start Date. Distribution: Worldwide, including the US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala and Singapore. Quantity: 554,015 units.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • Worldwide distribution including US, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Singapore
  • Unit of Dose UDI-DI 04046955626939
  • Expiration: 36 months from Start Date

Safety Guide

Not sure what to do next? Our guide walks you through the process step by step.

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
7/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
Catalog Number: 352646
Primary UDI-DI: 04046955626946
Unit of Dose UDI-DI: 04046955626939
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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