The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2552-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

B. Braun Outlook IV Pump Sets Recalled Due to Leakage Risk

B. Braun Medical is recalling Outlook pump IV sets used with specific infusion pumps due to leakage in the cassette portion. The defect may prevent proper medication delivery and pose a risk of bloodstream infection.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with potential for serious harm including medication delivery failures and bloodstream infection risk; however, no illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing it in the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' category.

Plain-English summary

B. Braun Medical, Inc. is recalling the Outlook Pump IV Set with Universal Spike (Reference 474004), a single-use IV administration set designed for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and Horizon NXT Pump. The recall affects 12,216 units distributed nationwide in the United States and Canada.

The recalled pump sets may develop leakage within the cassette portion. This leakage can result in delays in medication administration, under-delivery of prescribed doses, or incomplete dosing. Additionally, the leakage poses a potential risk of bloodstream infections.

Healthcare facilities and patients using these pump sets should discontinue use immediately and contact B. Braun Medical for information on product return and replacement. Patients with questions or concerns about their treatment should speak with their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
OUTLOOK PUMP IV SET W/UNIVERSAL SPIKE-single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluids Ref: 474004
Manufacturer
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Hazard
  • leakage
  • under-delivery
  • infection-risk

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.