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# Baxter Recalls Volara Circuits, Adapter
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/baxter-recalls-volara-circuits-adapter/
- Published: 2024-09-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T14:40:23.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5157704

Baxter is recalling (Class 1) certain Volara Single Patient Use Circuits and Blue Ventilator Adapter Assemblies due to reports that the components’ handset plugs may disconnect from the nebulizer port. “When using the Volara system in line with a ventilator and without a nebulizer connected to the blue ventilator adapter, the handset plug is required for proper operation and gas flow,” a [recall notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/lung-therapy-component-recall-baxter-healthcare-corporation-recalls-certain-volara-system-single?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=govdelivery) says. "If the plug is disconnected, the ventilator may not provide enough ventilation to a patient,” it says, adding that serious adverse health events could result from lack of oxygen (e.g., brain injury, heart attack, respiratory failure and death). To date, there have been no reported injuries or deaths.

The notice says the Volara System is intended for use with patients who are using a ventilator to help them breathe. It helps expand airways, treat and prevent lung consolidation and atelectasis, as well as move and treat mucous and other airway secretions, Baxter says.