Recall Z-1666-2018 ยท FRN Pump, Infusion
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 6) 35700BAXRP 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 includes pharmaceutical drugs, blood, blood products and mixture if required patient therapy. The intended routes of administration consist of the fol
| Date | May 4, 2018 (initiated Apr 3, 2018) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Service technician improperly documented final release testing on product, indicating that the full battery of release tests were performed when, in fact, several tests were omitted. he omitted tests include air-in-line detection at 400ml/hr and 800ml/hr and verification of upstream occlusion detection at 800ml/hr. Improper detection of air-in-line or upstream occlusion may result in serious adverse health consequences. |
| Root cause | Employee error |
| Action | On 4/3/18, Baxter HealthCare Corporation mailed URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notices and Reply Forms to customers via first class mail. Actions to be Taken by Customers: 1. Locate and discontinue use of all affected pumps at your facility. 2. Return the device to Baxter for testing. To arrange for return of affected devices, contact Baxter at 800-356-3454 between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Please have your Baxter 8-digit ship-to account number, product code, serial number, and quantity of devices to be returned ready when calling. 3. If you pur |
| Quantity | 444 units in total |
| Distribution | US Nationwide & Puerto Rico |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K042121 | SPECTRUM AND SPECTRUM WITH MASTER DRUG LIBRARY Sigma Intl., Aug 26, 2004 |