B Braun recalls specific IV extension sets used with Infusomat pumps due to potential medication backflow and inability to prime. Affected units have catalog number 490:629. Stop using immediately to prevent medication contamination.
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 their Infusomat pumps because they can cause medication to flow backward into the main IV line and fail to prime properly. This could lead to medication contamination if the set is used incorrectly.
The extension sets can allow medication from a secondary IV container to flow back into the primary IV line. They also may not prime correctly, which can cause blockages and medication contamination.
Healthcare professionals and patients using B Braun's Infusomat pumps with the specific extension sets recalled. Those with the catalog number 490629 are most at risk.
Check for the catalog number 490629 on the extension set. These sets were sold with B Braun's Infusomat pumps like the Space, Outlook, and Vista Basic models.
Discontinue use of the extension set with catalog number 490629 to prevent medication backflow and improper priming.
The catalog number is 490629.
These extension sets are used with B Braun's Infusomat Space Large Volume Pump, Outlook Pump, and Vista Basic Pump.
Look for the catalog number 490629 on the extension set, which was sold with specific Infusomat pumps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0631-2026 — B Braun B Braun Hello, I own a B Braun that is covered by recall Z-0631-2026 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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