B Braun Medical recalls blood administration sets used with gravity IV pumps that may cause medication backflow into primary IV containers, risking contamination. Affected units have specific catalog numbers and are sold with certain pumps.
Potential for backflow of medication from secondary (piggyback) IV containers into primary IV containers and the inability to prime (occlusion).
B Braun Medical is recalling blood administration sets used with gravity IV pumps and some infusion pumps. These sets could allow medication from secondary IV containers to flow back into the primary container, potentially causing contamination or infection.
The sets can allow medication from a secondary IV container to flow back into the primary container, which could lead to contamination. They may also not prime properly, causing blockages in the IV line.
Healthcare professionals using blood administration sets with gravity IV pumps or specific infusion pumps like Infusomat Space, Outlook, or Vista Basic are most at risk. Patients receiving IV treatments with these sets may also be affected.
Check for catalog number 490355 on the set. These sets were sold with Infusomat Space, Outlook, or Vista Basic pumps between the time the product was manufactured and the recall announcement.
Look for catalog number 49035: If present, the set is affected.
The sets may allow medication from a secondary IV container to flow back into the primary container, causing contamination. They may also not prime properly, leading to blockages.
The recall affects blood sets used with Infusomat Space, Outlook, or Vista Basic pumps.
No, but you should check the label for catalog number 490355 and replace the set if it matches.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B Braun Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0617-2026 — B Braun Medical B Braun Medical Hello, I own a B Braun Medical that is covered by recall Z-0617-2026 from B Braun Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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