Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pump with master Drug Library (Version 6) 35700BAX Product Usage: The Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion P...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1663-2018.
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.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1663-2018.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1663-2018.
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Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recall FAQ
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pump with master Drug Library (Version 6) 35700BAX Product Usage: The Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion P.... The notice was published on April 3, 2018 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 444 units are potentially affected.