B. Braun Medical, Inc. is recalling nearly 18 million various Outlook and Infusomat IV Administration Pump Sets due to a potential defect in the backcheck valve. The defect can cause medication intended for a secondary (piggyback) container to flow backward into the primary container or prevent the device from being properly primed. This malfunction has resulted in reports of adverse drug reactions and loss of medication or blood, affecting over 25 different models distributed globally including in the United States and Canada.
A malfunctioning backcheck valve allows medication to flow in the wrong direction or prevents the IV line from clearing air (priming), which can lead to patients receiving incorrect drug dosages or experiencing adverse reactions from unintended medication mixtures.
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