Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 585 units of the SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump (Model 35700BAX2) due to the use of defective, low-viscosity grease on the internal cam and motor gears. This improper lubrication can cause the pump's mechanism to wear down prematurely, potentially leading to the device delivering too much medication or allowing fluids to flow freely into the patient without control. If you manage or use these specific infusion pumps, you should stop using them and contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange for a return, replacement, or correction of the device.
The defective grease leads to insufficient lubrication of the pump's internal mechanism, causing parts to wear out faster than expected. This can result in the pump failing to control fluid delivery, potentially leading to over-infusion or a free-flow situation that can cause serious injury or death from incorrect dosing.
Units have potentially been released with defective low-viscosity grease applied to mechanism gears.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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