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Blood Administration Set 490438Recalls & reported problems

B. Braun Medical Inc. · Y-TYPE BLOOD SET,HAND PUMP, 146 IN. · Class 2

All models of Blood Administration Set (24)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Quick summary

This B. Braun blood administration set is a Y-type blood set with a hand pump for delivering blood and IV fluids. Its 37 reports mostly describe tubing cracking or breaking at various points, and leaking or splashing blood and fluid; no deaths or injuries are reported. One open recall, from October 2025, concerns medication flowing backward from a piggyback IV container into the primary one, and the set not priming because of an occlusion.

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Adverse event reports
37
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 37 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04046964833441), received between Apr 26, 2017 and Aug 19, 2025 — classified as 37 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (20 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Oct 29, 2025Open, Classified

    Potential for backflow of medication from secondary (piggyback) IV containers into primary IV containers and the inability to prime (occlusion).

    Z-0619-2026 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Leak/Splash20
  • Fluid/Blood Leak15
  • Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
  • Infusion or Flow Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions22
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient12
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 37 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 19, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: BRIEF INQUIRY DESCRIPTION: IV TUBING BROKE AT VARIOUS PARTS. DETAILED INQUIRY DESCRIPTION: CUSTOMER HAS HAD A SLEW OF IV TUBING THAT BROKE AT VARIOUS PARTS OF THE TUBING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22842977 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 5, 2022Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 1: BRIEF INQUIRY DESCRIPTION: 4 SETS LEAKING OR BROKEN AT THE BACK CHECK VALVE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14285531 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 5, 2022Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 3: BRIEF INQUIRY DESCRIPTION: 4 SETS LEAKING OR BROKEN AT THE BACK CHECK VALVE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14285502 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 5, 2022Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 2: BRIEF INQUIRY DESCRIPTION: 4 SETS LEAKING OR BROKEN AT THE BACK CHECK VALVE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14285496 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 5, 2022Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 4: BRIEF INQUIRY DESCRIPTION: 4 SETS LEAKING OR BROKEN AT THE BACK CHECK VALVE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14285429 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 2: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HAND PUMP LEAKED WHEN FORCE WAS APPLIED. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12832719 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 1: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HAND PUMP LEAKED WHEN FORCE WAS APPLIED. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12832716 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 2: IT WAS REPORTED THAT MULTIPLE BLOOD SETS HAVE BEEN CRACKED BETWEEN THE BACKCHECK VALVE AND THE UPPER Y-SITE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE AS THE PREOP NURSES REMOVE THEM FROM THE POUCH. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12832691 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 1: IT WAS REPORTED THAT MULTIPLE BLOOD SETS HAVE BEEN CRACKED BETWEEN THE BACKCHECK VALVE AND THE UPPER Y-SITE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE AS THE PREOP NURSES REMOVE THEM FROM THE POUCH. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12832689 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 4: IT WAS REPORTED THAT MULTIPLE BLOOD SETS HAVE BEEN CRACKED BETWEEN THE BACKCHECK VALVE AND THE UPPER Y-SITE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE AS THE PREOP NURSES REMOVE THEM FROM THE POUCH. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12832688 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 3: IT WAS REPORTED THAT MULTIPLE BLOOD SETS HAVE BEEN CRACKED BETWEEN THE BACKCHECK VALVE AND THE UPPER Y-SITE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE AS THE PREOP NURSES REMOVE THEM FROM THE POUCH. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12832687 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    EVENT 3: AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TUBING LEAKED DURING USE. NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12530996 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 2. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TUBING LEAKED DURING USE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12530995 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 3. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TUBING LEAKED DURING USE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12530994 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 1 IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TUBING LEAKED DURING USE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12530993 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    EVENT 1 AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TUBING LEAKED DURING USE. NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12530992 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    EVENT 2: AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TUBING LEAKED DURING USE. NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12530991 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 4 IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TUBING LEAKED DURING USE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12530990 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 5. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TUBING LEAKED DURING USE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12530989 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 3, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BLOOD SET LEAKED FROM THE SEAL OF THE HAND PUMP. TUBING WAS CHANGED DURING THE CASE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12422230 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 10, 2021Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: END USER REPORTS THAT THE BLOOD SET DETACHED AND LEAKED BLOOD. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11973339 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 10, 2021Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: END USER REPORTS, LEAKING AT BOTTOM OF HAND PUMP WHILE SQUEEZING, REQUIRED SET CHANGE. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11973338 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 10, 2019Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

    THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED DUE TO RETAIN SAMPLES FAILING VISUAL INSPECTION DURING TESTING: BASED ON THE EVALUATION RESULTS THE MANUFACTURING SITE STATED THAT ONE (1) OUT OF FIVE (5) UNITS WAS FOUND TO HAVE FOREIGN MATTER IN THE FLUID PATH.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9176307 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 16, 2019Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: BLOOD SET TUBS ARE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY AND FITTINGS ARE SNAPPING. FLUID IS LEAKING AT THE BIFURCATION AND/OR THE TUBING AT THE BIFURCATION COMPLETELY COMES APART. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8793008 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2019Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: USER REPORTED SETS WERE LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FILTER CHAMBER AND DETACHING IN VARIOUS PLACES. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8548823 ↗

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