The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0120-2021·Announced 2020-10-28

Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump IFU Update for Cleaning Practices

Baxter is updating the Instructions for Use for the SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump to clarify safety communication regarding cleaning practices.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The action is a documentation update to clarify cleaning practices rather than a correction for a reported defect or injury.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is updating the Instructions for Use (IFU) for the Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 6). The update is intended to improve safety communication regarding cleaning practices for the device.

The affected product is identified by Product Code 35700ABB and includes all serial numbers. The GTIN for the product is 00085412091570. A total of 9,352 units are involved in this recall.

Distribution of the affected units occurred throughout the United States, St. Thomas USVI, and Puerto Rico. Foreign distribution included Canada and several Caribbean nations, specifically Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Bahamas, Bermuda, and Guyana. Users should refer to the updated IFU for the correct cleaning procedures.

The recalled product

Product
Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 6)
Affected units
9,352

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Product Code: 35700ABB
  • All Serial Numbers
  • GTIN 00085412091570

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →