Administration of parenteral nutrition without a filter has been associated with a number of adverse incidents including an embolism which resulted in a fatal outcome.
UK MHRA · September 02, 2026
Filters should be used during the administration of Parenteral Nutrition for patients in all care settings
MHRA recommends filters be used during parenteral nutrition administration across all care settings to prevent adverse incidents including fatal embolism.
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