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 DSI/2026/011
Parenteral nutrition administration without filters has caused adverse incidents including fatal embolism; filter use is now advised across all care settings.
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