B Braun recalls extension sets for IV pumps that may cause medication backflow between IV containers, risking contamination. Affected units have 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 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 inability to prime the set.
The extension sets can allow medication to flow backward from secondary (piggyback) IV containers into primary IV containers. This backflow could cause contamination or make it impossible to properly prime the set, leading to treatment errors.
Healthcare professionals using B Braun IV pumps and extension sets for medication administration are most at risk. Patients receiving IV treatments with these specific sets may be affected.
Check for the catalog number 490234 on the extension set. These sets were sold with B Braun Infusomat pumps including Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic models.
Look for the catalog number 490234 on the extension set to confirm it is affected.
The extension sets can allow medication to flow backward from secondary to primary IV containers, potentially causing contamination or making it impossible to prime the set.
These extension sets were sold with B Braun Infusomat pumps including Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic models.
Check for the catalog number 490234 on the extension set label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0635-2026 — B Braun B Braun Hello, I own a B Braun that is covered by recall Z-0635-2026 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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