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What purpose does the micron filter serve in TPN?

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In 1994, an FDA safety alert highlighted two patient deaths linked to calcium phosphate precipitation in unfiltered Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). The incident underscored the critical importance of in-line filtration, demonstrating what purpose the micron filter serves in TPN: preventing potentially lethal emboli and other complications.