FDA Recall Open, Classified

Volara System. Blue Ventilator Adapter Module. Intermittent positive pressure breathing device component.

Recall: Z-2322-2024 · Initiated May 30, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2322-2024
Event Number
94713
Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FEI Number
1417572
Product Code
NHJ
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
May 30, 2024
Posted
July 17, 2024
Address
1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, IL, 60015-4625

Description

Volara System. Blue Ventilator Adapter Module. Intermittent positive pressure breathing device component.

Reason

Potential of the handset plug to disconnect from the nebulizer port on the blue ventilator adapter. The handset plug is required to ensure proper operation and ventilator gas flow.

Action

Baxter Healthcare notified customers on about 05/30/2024 via letter sent first-class mail. The letter instructed facilities to immediately locate, isolate, and cease all use of the affected lot numbers, return affected units on hand, and complete and return the acknowledgement form. If the product was further distributed, they were instructed to notify customers if product was further distributed. The letter instructed patients to immediately locate, isolate, and cease all use of the affected lot numbers, return affected units on hand, however if they do not have other options in stock, in order to not delay therapy, you may continue to use with caution. Visually inspect the nebulizer port prior to therapy and assess for ventilator gas flow leaks for the duration of therapy. They were also instructed to complete and return the acknowledgement form.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution. International distribution to Canada, France, and Germany.

Quantity

350 units