FDA Devices recall · Reported May 8, 2019
Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 6), product code 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 include pharmaceutical drugs, blood, blood products and mixture of required patient therapy. The intended routes of administration consist of the following clinically accepted routes: intravenous, arterial, subcutaneous, intrathecal, epi
The flow rate test verification was not properly executed for certain Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps prior to release. The testing was performed for less than the required minimum …
Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalled Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 6), product code 35… - a moderate-severity action.
Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 6), product code 35… was recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation in May 8, 2019. Reason: The flow rate test verification was not properly executed for certain Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps prior to …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1248-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Baxter Healthcare Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The flow rate test verification was not properly executed for certain Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps prior to ….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 158 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- May 8, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1248-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 6), product code 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 include pharmaceutical drugs, blood, blood products and mixture of required patient therapy. The intended routes of administration consist of the following clinically accepted routes: intravenous, arterial, subcutaneous, intrathecal, epidural or irrigation of fluid space. Spectrum Infusion Pump is intended to be used in conjunction with legally marketed intravenous administration sets and medications provided by the user. The Spectrum and Spectrum with Master Drug Library is suitable for many user facility applications such as but not limited to hospitals, outpatient care areas, homecare and ambulatory care services. Spectrum and Spectrum with Master Drug Library is intended to reduce operator interaction through automated programming thereby helping to reduce errors associated with complex device programming. Parameter programming requires trained healthcare professional confirmation of limits and drug therapy to the physician s directive.
Reason for recall
The flow rate test verification was not properly executed for certain Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps prior to release. The testing was performed for less than the required minimum run time. Improperly performed flow rate testing may not identify issues with pumps that could cause inaccuracies in flow rates which, in turn, could lead to over- or under- infusion. Potential risk to the patient depends on a number of factors including treatment and patient comorbidities. Depending on these factors, the patient could experience serious adverse health consequences.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1248-2019 |
| Date reported | May 8, 2019 |
| Date initiated | June 21, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Healthcare Corporation |
| Firm location | Medina, NY |
| Affected scope | 158 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, FA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WI. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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