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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.

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.

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.

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.

Affected lots may contain incorrect 0.8-micron filters. Use of a 0.8-micron filter in place of the validated 3-micron filter may lead to reduced flow efficiency, incomplete or slower transfers of ingredients, or system alarms. This issue may lead to clinical effects such as electrolyte imbalance, metabolic instability, delayed recovery, etc.

The Adapter for Head Positioning accessory may become loose during patient positioning and unintentionally move when used in conjunction with the side rails of the Upper Back Section H V U component on Baxter operating tables.

Display screen may unintentionally flicker due to a software issue. Exposure to flickering lights may induce photosensitive seizure activity in susceptible individuals.

Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Volara system single-patient use circuit due to the potential that patients or caregivers may be unaware of a possible decrease in oxygen levels (oxygen desaturation), or potential lung tissue injury from overexpansion (barotrauma) when the Volara device is used in the home care environment. This correction is providing the home caregiver specific instructions for use.

Pumps were released without full testing being performed, including occlusion alarm testing.

Certain pumps have potentially been released from service with defective grease applied to the cam and motor gears. Due to its low viscosity, the defective grease may lead to the device having insufficient lubrication on the cam, which could lead to premature wear of the mechanism assembly, resulting in over-infusion or a free-flow situation.

Replacement bladder kit for the Welch Allyn two-piece reusable blood pressure cuff may contain a Large Adult size bladder rather than a Thigh size bladder in the replacement kits.

Affected oral/axillary probes were inadvertently programmed with the rectal probe configuration. Affected probes will potentially display a lower temperature than the true value, which may lead to a delay in managing fever-related symptoms or infection.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

IV sets may leak.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Recall for one lot of Continu-Flo solution sets listed below due to customer reports of tubing separation.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Novum IQ Large Volume Pump (LVP) and Novum IQ Syringe Pump (SP) due to software anomalies that may result in a blank Run screen (LVP and SP) and/or false motor movement system error (SP only).

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Novum IQ Large Volume Pump (LVP) and Novum IQ Syringe Pump (SP) due to software anomalies that may result in a blank Run screen (LVP and SP) and/or false motor movement system error (SP only).

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Novum IQ Large Volume Pump (LVP) and Novum IQ Syringe Pump (SP) due to software anomalies that may result in a blank Run screen (LVP and SP) and/or false motor movement system error (SP only).

Baxter is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Novum IQ large volume pump (LVP) due to the potential for underinfusion when transitioning from a flow rate to a higher flow rate that is more than double. (e.g., rate change or bolus). The level of underinfusion is variable based on the current infusion rate, the duration the pump has been running at this flow rate, and the magnitude of the rate change. The longer the duration the pump has been running at the current infusion rate and the larger the magnitude of the rate change, the larger the underinfusion that would be experienced. Additionally, Baxter has identified an increase in customer reports of over and underinfusion potentially due to set misloading. Failure to properly load the tubing into the pump channel may result in the pump infusing at a rate higher or lower than programmed. Consistent with the instructions for use, customers should ensure that: 1) The door is fully open before loading the set. 2) The tubing is taut and loaded without slack in the pumping channel.

Baxter has identified that certain pumps have potentially been released with the grease applied to the cam and motor gears that will break down quickly. The breakdown of the grease will lead to the device having insufficient or ineffective grease applied to the cam, which could lead to premature wear of the mechanism assembly, resulting in excessive therapy.

Certain Spectrum infusion pumps may have an incorrect version of software.

Certain Spectrum infusion pumps may have an incorrect version of software.

The Q-link 13 could allow for an improper attachment (false latching) of the Quick-Release Hook used on Sling Bars and other accessories. This could result in a critical injury from a patient fall as the false latched component may initially bear weight but can loosen from the Q-link resulting in a detachment and drop.

The Q-link 13 could allow for an improper attachment (false latching) of the Quick-Release Hook used on Sling Bars and other accessories. This could result in a critical injury from a patient fall as the false latched component may initially bear weight but can loosen from the Q-link resulting in a detachment and drop.