Class II — Baxter Healthcare Corporation
| Recalling firm | BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 32 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Service technician improperly documented final release testing on product, indicating that the full battery of release tests were performed when, in fact, several tests were omitted. he omitted tests include air-in-line detection at 400ml/hr and 800ml/hr and verification of upstream occlusion detection at 800ml/hr. Improper detection of air-in-line or upstream occlusion may result in serious adverse health consequences. |
| Product | Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pump with master Drug Library (Version 6) 35700BAX Product Usage: The Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pump with master Drug Library is intended to be used for the controlled administration of fluids. These fluids may includes pharmaceutical drugs, blood, blood products and mixture if required patient therapy. The intended routes of administration consist of the following clinically accepted routes: intravenous, arterial, subcutaneous, intrathecal, epidural or irrigation of fluids. Spectrum infusion pump is intended to be used in conjunction with legally market… |
| Quantity | 444 units in total |
| Distribution | US Nationwide & Puerto Rico |
| Initiated | 2018-04-03 |
| Classified | 2018-05-04 |
| Terminated | 2020-02-14 |
| Recall number | Z-1663-2018 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Z-1663-2018).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/79815/
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