FDA-Device2026-07-08Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Baxter operating table head positioning adapter recalled for loosening risk
What this means
The Adapter for Head Positioning (Model 1739994) used with Baxter operating tables may become loose during patient positioning and move unintentionally. This affects 13 units distributed worldwide, primarily in Minnesota, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Canada, and numerous other countries.
- If you operate or maintain a Baxter operating table with this adapter, stop using it until you receive guidance from Baxter
- Contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation for instructions on inspection, repair, or replacement
- Check serial numbers 109931797–110006694 against your equipment inventory
The agency's original wording
Hazard
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.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
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, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arabia Emrites, Ukraine, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru.
Affected count
13 units
Manufactured in
1 Baxter Pkwy, N/A, Deerfield, IL, United States
Products
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
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2638-2026More Baxter recalls
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