FDA Medical devices recall ·
Baxter Novum IQ Large Volume Pump, Product Code recall
This is an FDA Class I recall — the most serious type.
- Recall number
- Z-2173-2025
- Date
- (initiated July 14, 2025)
- Company / brand
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, IL, United States - Category
- Medical devices › Class I
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Ongoing
- Units affected
- 36705 units
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
Read the official FDA notice ↗
Product
Baxter Novum IQ Large Volume Pump, Product Code REF 40700BAXUS
Why was it recalled?
Baxter is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Novum IQ large volume pump (LVP) due to the potential for underinfusion when transitioning from a flow rate to a higher flow rate that is more than double. (e.g., rate change or bolus). The level of underinfusion is variable based on the current infusion rate, the duration the pump has been running at this flow rate, and the magnitude of the rate change. The longer the duration the pump has been running at the current infusion rate and the larger the magnitude of the rate change, the larger the underinfusion that would be experienced. Additionally, Baxter has identified an increase in customer reports of over and underinfusion potentially due to set misloading. Failure to properly load the tubing into the pump channel may result in the pump infusing at a rate higher or lower than programmed. Consistent with the instructions for use, customers should ensure that: 1) The door is fully open before loading the set. 2) The tubing is taut and loaded without slack in the pumping channel.
What should you do?
FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.
Product codes & lot numbers
UDI/DI 05413765851797, All Serial Numbers
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall class: there is a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-2173-2025. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.