| | Class 1 Device Recall Hillrom Volara |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | May 21, 2026 |
| Date Posted | July 01, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-2549-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
99119 |
| 510(K)Number | K192143 K200988 |
| Product Classification |
Device, positive pressure breathing, intermittent - Product Code NHJ
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| Product | Hillrom VOLARA P.CIRCUIT 5KIT (System Single Patient Use Circuit), Model/Catalog Number REF M08270; Oscillation Lung Expansion Therapy, positive pressure breathing device |
| Code Information |
UDI: 10887761985015; Lot Numbers: All lot numbers distributed beginning on 4/28/2025 |
| FEI Number |
1417572
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 1 Baxter Pkwy Deerfield IL 60015-4625
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| For Additional Information Contact | Center for One Baxter 800-422-9837 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | 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. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Baxter issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECITON notice to its consignees on 5/21/2026 via USPS first class mail. The notice explained the issue, hazard involved, and requested the following:
"Actions to be Taken by Customers
1. Before each use, carefully inspect the nebulizer cup for damage and ensure it is fully and securely locked during assembly, following the enclosed instructions. If leakage is observed during therapy, discontinue the use of that nebulizer and replace the patient circuit.
2. Nebulizer cups with patient circuits are routinely replaced as part of normal therapy usage. Additional patient circuits can be provided through standard distribution.
3. If you received this communication directly from Baxter, please acknowledge receipt of this notification by responding on our customer portal at https://BaxterFieldActionCustomerPortal.onprocess.com, even if you do not have any remaining inventory. Log in to the portal using the account number listed in the enclosed reply instruction sheet. Acknowledging receipt of this notification will prevent you from receiving repeat notices. If you do not complete the acknowledgement, you will receive a phone call from Accenture LLP on behalf of Baxter to confirm your receipt of this notification.
4. If you purchased this product from a distributor or wholesaler, please note that responding on the Baxter customer portal is not applicable. If a response is requested by your distributor or wholesaler, please respond to the supplier according to their instructions.
5. If you distributed this product to other facilities or departments within your institution, please forward a copy of this communication to them.
6. If you are a dealer, wholesaler, distributor/reseller, or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that distributed any affected product to other facilities, please notify your customers of this urgent medical device correction in accordance with your customary procedures and check the associated box |
| Quantity in Commerce | 0 |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = NHJ
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