B Braun recalls specific IV administration sets used with gravity and pump systems due to backflow risk and inability to prime. Affected sets have catalog number 490542.
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 used with gravity and pump systems because they can cause medication to flow backward into the main container and fail to prime properly. This could lead to incorrect dosing or contamination of the medication.
The IV sets can allow medication from a secondary container to flow back into the primary container, potentially causing incorrect dosing or contamination. They also may not prime correctly, leading to blockages or incomplete medication delivery.
Healthcare professionals using these IV sets with B Braun pumps or gravity systems are most at risk. Patients receiving IV treatments with these sets may also be affected.
Check for the catalog number 490542 on the set. These sets were sold with B Braun's Infusomat Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic pumps.
Look for the catalog number 490542 on the IV administration set.
The catalog number is 490542.
The sets can cause medication to flow backward into the primary container and fail to prime properly, which may lead to incorrect dosing or contamination.
No, but you should check if your set has the catalog number 490542 and contact B Braun if you are unsure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0678-2026 — B Braun B Braun Hello, I own a B Braun that is covered by recall Z-0678-2026 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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