An Update to Our Customers & Stakeholders on COVID-19
As the COVID-19 crisis is constantly evolving, please utilize this page for information and resources on B. Braun’s response.
Information on FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for B. Braun 1% Propofol Lipuro
Information on FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Use of Infusion Pumps with Nebulizers
Emergency Use Authorization for Bamlanivimab
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of bamlanivimab for treatment of COVID-19, as described in the Emergency Use Authorization.
As provided in the Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers issued with the EUA, the recommended material for infusion is a Polyvinylchloride (PVC) infusion set containing a 0.20/0.22 micron in-line polyethersulfone (PES) filter.
The following B. Braun sets contain PVC tubing and 0.2 micron PES filters.
Administration Sets:
- 352447 – 15 drops/mL, backcheck valve, 0.2 micron filter, 3 injection sites
- 352424 – 15 drops/mL, 0.2 micron filter, 1 injection site
- V9902F – 15 drops/mL, 0.2 micron filter, 1 injection site
- 354207 – 15 drops/mL, backcheck valve, 2 CARESITE® injection site, 0.2 micron filter
- US9923F – 15 drops/mL, 2 CARESITE® Set, 0.2 micron filter
- 352904 – 15 drops/mL, backcheck valve, 2 SafeDAY™ injection site, 0.2 micron filter (please note this set is scheduled to be converting to the 352643 at the end of January 2021)
Extension Sets:
- 354221 – Female luer connector, 0.2 micron filter, CARESITE® injection site
- 473989 – Female luer connector, 0.2 micron filter, 1 injection site
Space® Infusion Pump IV Sets:
- 490103 – 15 drops/mL, 2 CARESITE® Set, 0.2 micron filter
- 363420 – 15 drops/mL, 2 CARESITE® Set, 0.2 micron filter, ASV
- 362050 – 15 drops/mL, 3 SAFELINE® Site 0.2 micron filter
Outlook® Pump Primary IV Set:
- 354214 – 15 drops/mL, 2 CARESITE® Set, 0.2 micron filter
Vista® Basic Pump Set:
- US9923F – 15 drops/mL, 2 CARESITE® Set, 0.2 micron filter
COVID-19 Clinical Resources
B. Braun IV Pump Sets- Points of Consideration
This document outlines factors to consider when placing infusion pumps outside patient rooms with long extension sets. It includes guidance on pressure settings, flow accuracy, secondary infusions and multiple infusions.
Gravity Flow Rate Poster and Rate Flow QRG Posters
The Gravity Flow Rate and the Rate Flow QRG posters will help you to use flow rate regulators and calculate flow rates.
Pump shortage document and INS document
Not enough large volume infusions pumps? This document outlines alternative options including syringe pumps, gravity, IV push and subcutaneous infusions.
B. Braun Pharmacologic Thromboprophylaxis Options in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
Nutrition Therapy Considerations for COVID-19 Patients
Benefits of Regional Anesthesia for COVID-19 Patients
Guidance on the Use of DoseTrac® Infusion Management Software
Care Cast™ Interviews
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Creative Solutions with Infusion Pumps During COVID-19: A discussion with B. Braun Medical Affairs Colleagues
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No Pumps? No problem! Gravity Drips.
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B. Braun Dialysis Solutions During COVID-19
In The News
In the News
WFMZ (April 1, 2020): B. Braun steps up production to make sure those on front lines have necessary supplies amid outbreak
Mass Device (April 14,2020): B. Braun lands FDA EUA for use of infusion pumps with nebulizers to treat COVID-19
