B Braun recalls extension sets for IV pumps that may cause medication backflow between IV containers, risking contamination. Affected units include specific catalog numbers sold with Infusomat pumps.
Potential for backflow of medication from secondary (piggyback) IV containers into primary IV containers and the inability to prime (occlusion).
B Braun is recalling extension sets used with IV pumps because they can cause medication to flow backward between IV containers, potentially contaminating the main IV line. This could lead to serious health risks if the backflow introduces harmful substances into the patient's bloodstream.
The extension sets can allow medication from a secondary IV container to flow back into the primary IV container. This backflow can cause the IV line to become blocked (occlusion), preventing proper medication delivery and potentially contaminating the patient's bloodstream.
Healthcare professionals using B Braun IV pumps and extension sets for gravity or pump administration. Patients receiving IV treatments with these sets are at risk if the backflow occurs.
Check for the catalog number 470183 on the extension set. These sets were sold with B Braun Infusomat pumps (Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic models) between unspecified dates.
Look for the catalog number 470183 on the extension set label.
The extension sets can cause medication to flow backward from the secondary IV container into the primary container, leading to potential contamination and blockages.
The affected extension sets were sold with B Braun Infusomat Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic pumps.
No, but you should check the label for the catalog number 470183 and contact B Braun if you have the affected set.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0638-2026 — B Braun B Braun Hello, I own a B Braun that is covered by recall Z-0638-2026 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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