B Braun recalls specific IV administration sets that may cause medication backflow between IV containers, leading to potential contamination. Affected sets include models with catalog numbers 490528-490654.
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 in gravity and pump systems. These sets could allow medication to flow backward from secondary to primary IV containers and may not prime properly, risking contamination.
The IV sets may allow medication to flow backward from secondary (piggyback) containers to primary IV containers. This backflow can cause contamination and the sets may not prime properly, leading to occlusion (blockage) of the IV line.
Healthcare professionals using these IV sets for patient medication administration are most at risk. Patients receiving IV treatments with the recalled sets could face medication contamination.
Check for catalog numbers 490528, 490550, 490605, 490616, or 490654 on the IV set packaging. These sets were sold with specific pumps like Infusomat Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic.
Look for catalog numbers 490528-490654 on the IV set packaging or label.
B Braun Medical Inc will provide instructions for returning or replacing the affected sets.
The IV sets may allow medication to flow backward from secondary to primary containers and may not prime properly, causing occlusion.
The affected sets were used with Infusomat Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic pumps.
Check for catalog numbers 490528, 490550, 490605, 490616, or 490654 on the IV set packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0669-2026 — B Braun B Braun Hello, I own a B Braun that is covered by recall Z-0669-2026 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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