Volara System Patient Circuit Recall
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Baxter Corporation issues urgent medical device correction for Volara System patient circuits due to air and medication leakage from the nebulizer cup.
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What Happened
Baxter Corporation is issuing an urgent medical device correction for Volara System patient circuits due to reports of air and medication leakage from the nebulizer cup during therapy. The leakage can lead to patient desaturation and ineffective nebulization, impacting the delivery of prescribed therapy.
Which Products Are Affected
- Volara P.Circuit Kit, All lots, Model M08473
- Volara P.Circuit Kit, All lots, Model M08085
- Volara P.Circuit Kit, All lots, Model M08474
- Volara System, All lots, Model PVL1ACCA
- Volara System, All lots, Model PVL1HCCA
The products are manufactured by Hill-Rom Services Private Limited.
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should follow the urgent medical device correction instructions issued by Baxter Corporation.
Why This Matters
The leakage issue can result in patient desaturation and ineffective delivery of prescribed nebulization therapy.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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