Voluven And Volulyte (hydroxyethyl Starch (hes))- Increased Mortality And Severe Renal Injury - Notice To Hospitals

Voluven and Volulyte Recall Summary Voluven and Volulyte, which are intravenous fluids containing hydroxyethyl starch (HES), are being recalled in Canada because they have been linked to increased mortality and severe kidney injury in patients. These products are used in hospitals to replace fluids in patients during surgery or critical illness. The recall affects all hospitals across Canada that have received these products.

Reason

Product safety

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DRUGS

Recall date

2013-07-18

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1ee36f33-48a1-44d3-85b6-22c76c504e4f