B. Braun recalls Infusomat 60 Drop Pump Set (model 490101) sold after August 1, 2:1023. Potential backflow of medication between IV containers could cause patient injuries. Affected units must be checked and disposed of.
Potential for the backcheck valve to malfunction, resulting in backflow of medication from secondary (piggyback) IV containers into primary IV containers and the inability to prime, resulting in patient injuries of adverse drug reaction and/or product malfunction with loss of medication/blood.
B. Braun is recalling Infusomat 60 Drop Pump Sets (model 490101) sold after August 1, 2023. The backcheck valve might malfunction, causing medication to flow backward between IV containers and potentially causing patient injuries.
The backcheck valve in the pump set might not work properly, allowing medication from a secondary IV container to flow back into the primary container. This could lead to medication errors, patient injuries, or loss of medication.
Healthcare professionals using the Infusomat 60 Drop Pump Set for intravenous medication administration are most at risk. Patients receiving IV treatments with this pump set could be affected if the valve malfunctions.
Check for the model number 490101 on the pump set. The product was sold after August 1, 2023, and includes 3 care sites for IV use.
Look for the model number 490101 and check the distribution date to confirm it was sold after August 1, 2023.
The recall indicates a potential risk of medication backflow, so it is not safe to use without checking the model and distribution date.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical Inc for guidance on safe disposal or alternatives.
Check for the model number 490101 and ensure it was distributed after August 1, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2398-2024 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-2398-2024 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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