FDA-Device2026-07-08Class IPROCESSING DEFECT

Hillrom VOLARA System P.CIRCUIT KIT AC recalled for nebulizer cup leakage risk

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What this means

The nebulizer cup on Hillrom VOLARA System patient circuits may not lock properly during setup, causing air and medication to leak during therapy. This leakage can reduce oxygen levels and prevent medications from being delivered as prescribed.

  • If you use a VOLARA System P.CIRCUIT KIT AC (Model REF M08473), stop using it and contact your healthcare provider or equipment supplier.
  • Check that the nebulizer cup is firmly locked before starting therapy.
  • Contact Hillrom or your equipment supplier for further instructions or a replacement.
The agency's original wording
Hazard

There have been reports of air and medication leakage from the nebulizer cup during therapy of Volara system patient circuits. The leakage can lead to an oxygen level drop in the patient and ineffective nebulization, which may affect the delivery of the prescribed treatment. The issue has been associated with improper locking of the nebulizer cup after adding medication during user setup.

Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.
Affected count
16187 units
Manufactured in
1 Baxter Pkwy, N/A, Deerfield, IL, United States
Products
Hillrom VOLARA System P.CIRCUIT KIT AC (Single Patient Use Circuit), Model/Catalog Number REF M08473; Oscillation Lung Expansion Therapy, positive pressure breathing device

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2550-2026

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