Recall Z-2638-2026 ยท GDC Table, Operating-Room, Electrical
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Adapter for Head Positioning, Model/Catalog Number: 1739994, when used in conjunction with the side rails of the Upper Back Section H V U component (product code 1909813) on Baxter operating tables
| Date | Jul 1, 2026 (initiated Apr 21, 2026) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | The Adapter for Head Positioning accessory may become loose during patient positioning and unintentionally move when used in conjunction with the side rails of the Upper Back Section H V U component on Baxter operating tables. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | An URGENT PRODUCT RECALL notification letter dated 4/20/26 was sent to customers. Actions to be Taken by Customers 1. Please notify all users of the product affected within your facility, especially all operating room staff. The affected Adapters may continue to be used only when mounted directly to the side rails of the operating table back plate. Do not use the Adapter on the Upper Back Section H V U side rails (component). Using the Upper Back Section H V U (separate component which is attached to the operating table s back plate) in conjunction with the Adapter accessory must be stopped/c |
| Quantity | 13 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Minnesota, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and the countries of Canada, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Isra |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.