The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2334-2025·Announced 2025-09-10

Novum IQ syringe pumps recalled over software anomalies affecting the run screen

Baxter is issuing an urgent correction for Novum IQ Syringe Pumps, product code 40700BAX, over software anomalies that may cause a blank Run screen or a false motor movement system error. 22,703 units are affected.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The rubric assigns 5 to any FDA Class I action, and the FDA classified this infusion pump correction as Class I.

Plain-English summary

The Novum IQ Syringe Pump, product code 40700BAX, is the subject of an Urgent Medical Device Correction covering all serial numbers. The recall covers 22,703 units distributed in the United States including Puerto Rico, and in Canada.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation issued the correction for the Novum IQ Large Volume Pump and Novum IQ Syringe Pump because of software anomalies that may result in a blank Run screen on both pump types, and a false motor movement system error on the syringe pump. The FDA classified the action as Class I, its most serious category.

Hospitals operating these pumps should follow Baxter's correction notice in full, including any interim instructions for checking that an infusion is running as programmed.

The recalled product

Product
Novum IQ Syringe Pump, Product Code 40700BAX, infusion pump
Affected units
22,703

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)

  • UDI/DI N/A
  • All Serial Numbers

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 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 3 products in this recall →