B Braun Medical recalls extension sets for IV pumps that may cause medication backflow between IV containers, risking contamination. Affected units include specific catalog numbers and pump models.
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 certain IV extension sets used with gravity and pump IV systems. These sets could allow medication to flow backward from secondary to primary IV containers, potentially causing contamination or infection.
The extension sets can allow medication to flow backward from secondary (piggyback) IV containers into primary IV containers. This backflow could cause contamination or infection if the sets are not properly primed, leading to occlusion.
Healthcare professionals using IV pumps with specific B Braun Medical extension sets are most at risk. Patients receiving IV treatments with these sets may face medication contamination.
Check for the catalog number 490238 or the UDI-DI numbers 04046964716409 and 04046964716393. These extension sets are used with B Braun Medical Infusomat pumps like the Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic models.
Look for the catalog number 490238 or the UDI-DI numbers 04046964716409 and 04046964716393 on the extension set.
The extension sets can allow medication to flow backward from secondary to primary IV containers, potentially causing contamination or infection if not properly primed.
The extension sets are used with B Braun Medical Infusomat pumps including the Space Large Volume Pump, Outlook Pump, and Vista Basic Pump.
Check for the catalog number 490238 or the UDI-DI numbers 04046964716409 and 04046964716393 on the extension set label.
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-0636-2026 — B Braun Medical B Braun Medical Hello, I own a B Braun Medical that is covered by recall Z-0636-2026 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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