The FDA issued an early alert after Baxter (NYSE:BAX) recommended the removal of certain Duo-Vent intravascular administration sets. Baxter sent all affected customers a letter on June 30, telling them to immediately identify, quarantine and return affected lots. The communication affects lots DR26C27062, DR26D14031 and DR26E13055 of the Duo-Vent solution set and male luer lock adapter. Duo-Vent […]
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Baxter reports positive smart infusion pump, EMR integration data
Baxter (NYSE:BAX) announced new data demonstrating the positive impact of smart infusion pump integration with hospital EMRs. The Deerfield, Illinois-based company announced data in collaboration with The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health). It looked at integrating smart infusion pump technology with hospital electronic medical records (EMRs) on patient safety, clinicians’ bedside productivity and […]
Baxter faces investor lawsuit over infusion pumps
Investors have filed a lawsuit claiming Baxter (NYSE:BAX) violated federal securities laws as a result of issues with certain infusion pumps. Bloomberg Law first reported the filing of the lawsuit in Illinois. The class action suit seeks a trial by jury as investors hope to recover damages related to the rollout of its Novum IQ […]
Baxter issues correction for some Novum IQ infusion pumps
Baxter (NYSE:BAX) has issued a letter to affected customers recommending a correction for its Novum IQ infusion pump systems. The correction applies to all Novum IQ large volume pumps (LVP) and syringe pumps (SP). Baxter said users should consider alternate pumps if available for care involving high-risk medications and/or critical illness. However, customers can continue […]
FDA warns on Baxter infusion pump issue that potentially led to deaths
The FDA issued an early alert related to an issue with Novum IQ large-volume infusion pumps made by Baxter (NYSE:BAX). This notice comes just weeks after an initial warning about potential underinfusion with all Novum IQ large-volume pumps. That alert included reports of one serious injury and no deaths associated with the issue. Now, the FDA […]
Baxter issues serious correction for large-volume infusion pump
The FDA has warned of a serious potential issue with Novum IQ large-volume infusion pumps made by Baxter (NYSE:BAX). Baxter’s recall of the system involves updating instructions for use. It does not require removal from use or sale. However, the FDA identified it as the most serious type of recall, carrying the risk of injury […]
BD files patent infringement lawsuit against Baxter over infusion pump tech
BD (NYSE:BDX) filed a lawsuit in a U.S. District Court alleging patent infringement by Baxter (NYSE:BAX) related to infusion pump technology. The company filed its complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware on May 12, 2025. BD’s complaint singles out six specific patents: the “180,” “058,” “880,” “868,” “414,” and “703” […]
Baxter warns on certain infusion pumps with missing screws
The FDA today issued a notice warning of a potential high-risk issue with certain Baxter (NYSE:BAX) Spectrum infusion pump systems. This communication came as part of the FDA’s pilot to enhance its medical device recall program. It follows a letter from Baxter recommending that customers remove certain Spectrum pumps from where they are used or sold. […]
FDA clears Baxter Novum IQ large-volume infusion pump, Dose IQ safety software
Baxter (NYSE:BAX) announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its Novum IQ large-volume infusion pump (LVP) with Dose IQ safety software. Clearance adds the LVP to the Novum IQ platform, which already includes the Baxter syringe infusion pump (SYR). It enables clinicians to utilize a single, integrated system across a variety of patient […]
Baxter issues Novum IQ infusion pump warning
Correction: the original version of this article identified this as another recall for Novum IQ. Baxter issued a notification related to a Nov. 15 recall, not a notification for a separate recall. This story has been updated. Baxter (NYSE:BAX) issued an urgent medical device correction notice regarding its Novum IQ syringe infusion pump. A few […]
