Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling five Spectrum IQ Infusion Pumps because they were released to the market without undergoing complete safety testing, including critical occlusion alarm testing. These pumps are used in healthcare settings to deliver fluids, such as nutrients and medications, into a patient's body in controlled amounts. Without proper testing, there is no assurance that the pump's alarms will sound correctly if the fluid line becomes blocked, which could lead to an interruption or delay in therapy. Consumers and healthcare facilities should contact Baxter immediately to arrange for the return or correction of the affected units.
The failure to perform occlusion alarm testing means the device may not alert medical staff if the infusion line is blocked. This could result in a patient receiving an incorrect dose of medication or a complete interruption of life-sustaining treatment, potentially leading to serious injury or death.
One unit per carton.
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