Infusomat Space Pump (B Braun) - Occlusion Sensor Malfunction (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Infusomat Space Infusion System/ Large Volume Pump, Product Code 8713050U
Brand
B Braun Medical Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI-DI (GUDID) - 04046963716752 Serial Numbers 52226, 107529, 123259, 123815, 123843, 139003, 147678, 147721, 147725, 239018, 239165, 239231, 239279, 339337
Products Sold
UDI-DI (GUDID) - 04046963716752 Serial Numbers 52226, 107529, 123259, 123815, 123843, 139003, 147678, 147721, 147725, 239018, 239165, 239231, 239279, 339337
B Braun Medical Inc is recalling Infusomat Space Infusion System/ Large Volume Pump, Product Code 8713050U due to Extension of previous recall RES 92978. Pumps have the potential for upstream occlusion sensor to cease proper function due to buildup of electrostati. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Extension of previous recall RES 92978. Pumps have the potential for upstream occlusion sensor to cease proper function due to buildup of electrostatic charge during operation triggering false downstream and upstream occlusion alarms. Additional devices have been affected.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On August 7, 2024, the firm notified customers via "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letters which specified that previous recall RES 92978 had been extended to include additional serial numbers as well as one additional model number. The updated serial numbers for the prior models has been documented under RES 92978. This present record documents the addition of model number 8713050U. Customers were instructed to identify affected units in their facilities and to place the provided stickers on impacted units to aid clinical and biomedical staff in identifying units which require sensor exchange and application of interim control measures described in the letter. The firm recommends that consignees use non-impacted devices for the delivery of high-risk medications, and do not use impacted serial numbers for high-risk medications until the upstream occlusion sensor can be replaced. Return the product correction acknowledgement for to B.Braun Medical Inc. Quality Assurance department by faxing the form to (610) 849-1197 or e-mail to PA_QualityAssurance.BBMUS_Service@bbraunusa.com even if the total inventory in your possession is zero (0). A Field Service Representative will contact customers to arrange for a time and date to check their pump and replace their impacted sensors. If you have any questions, contact us at 610-266-0500.
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As reported by FDA
AL, CA, GA, IL, MI, TX
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026