B Braun recalls specific IV administration sets that may cause medication backflow between IV containers, risking contamination. Affected sets include models 490242, 490311, and 490353. Stop using immediately.
Potential for backflow of medication from secondary (piggyback) IV containers into primary IV containers and the inability to prime (occlusion).
B Braun is recalling certain IV administration sets that could allow medication to flow backward from a secondary IV container into the primary one, potentially causing contamination. This risk is serious enough to require immediate action to prevent medication errors.
The IV sets may allow medication to flow backward from a secondary container into the primary one, which can cause contamination. Additionally, the sets may not prime properly, leading to blockages that could interrupt treatment.
Healthcare professionals and patients using the recalled IV sets for gravity or pump administration. Those most at risk are individuals receiving IV treatments with the specific model numbers listed.
Check for the catalog numbers 490242, 490311, or 490353 on the IV sets. These sets were sold with specific pumps like Infusomat Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic.
Discontinue use of the recalled IV sets to prevent potential medication backflow and contamination.
The affected sets have catalog numbers 490242, 490311, or 490353. They were used with specific pumps like Infusomat Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic.
The IV sets may allow medication to flow backward from a secondary container into the primary one, and may not prime properly, leading to blockages.
Stop using the sets immediately to prevent potential medication backflow and contamination.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0659-2026 — B Braun B Braun Hello, I own a B Braun that is covered by recall Z-0659-2026 from B Braun. 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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