The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1409-2025·Announced 2025-04-02

Baxter Operating Table Column Software Issue Limits Emergency Mode Function

Baxter Healthcare is recalling 403 TS7500 MOBIUS operating table columns due to a software issue that prevents the upper back section from being adjustable when emergency mode is activated.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II medical device recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The software defect prevents proper operation of a critical surgical device during emergency mode, representing a risk-of-harm to patients. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score as High.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 403 TS7500 MOBIUS operating table columns due to a software defect affecting emergency mode functionality.

The recalled columns are affected by a software issue that prevents the upper back section from being operable or adjustable when the emergency mode function is enabled. This limits the ability to adjust the upper back during emergency procedures, which could impact the equipment's functionality in critical surgical situations.

All units manufactured through November 14, 2024, are affected. The TS7500 MOBIUS is distributed nationwide in the United States.

Healthcare facilities should verify their equipment serial numbers and contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation for guidance regarding this software issue and any necessary corrective actions or updates.

The recalled product

Product
Baxter Operating table column TS7500 MOBIUS, Product Code 1704695
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Hazard
  • software-defect
  • equipment-malfunction
  • loss-of-function

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 (2)

  • UID/DI 00887761974425
  • All serial numbers manufactured until 11/14/2024.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.