Baxter
13 federal recalls on file. We monitor every CPSC, FDA, USDA, and NHTSA notice for Baxter and translate it into plain English — free weekly digest, optional same-day alerts.
- 2026-07-24FDA-PRBaxter Cefazolin Dextrose Injection recalled for particulate contamination
July 24, 2026 – DEERFIELD, Ill., Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling Lot LD175708, Exp 14-Feb 2027 of Cefazolin in Dextrose Injection due to a report of particulate matter found in the solution identified as cardboard.<br> Risk Statement: The use of the defective product has a
- 2026-07-08FDA-DeviceClass IIBaxter operating table adapter recalled for loosening risk
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.
- 2026-07-08FDA-DeviceClass IHillrom VOLARA breathing device circuit recalled for leakage risk
There have been reports of air and medication leakage from the nebulizer cup during therapy of Volara system patient circuits. The leakage can lead to an oxygen level drop in the patient and ineffective nebulization, which may affect the delivery of the prescribed treatment. The issue has been associated with improper locking of the nebulizer cup after adding medication during user setup.
- 2026-07-08FDA-DeviceClass IHillrom VOLARA breathing device circuit recalled for medication leakage
There have been reports of air and medication leakage from the nebulizer cup during therapy of Volara system patient circuits. The leakage can lead to an oxygen level drop in the patient and ineffective nebulization, which may affect the delivery of the prescribed treatment. The issue has been associated with improper locking of the nebulizer cup after adding medication during user setup.
- 2026-07-08FDA-DeviceClass IHillrom Volara breathing circuit recalled for medication leakage
There have been reports of air and medication leakage from the nebulizer cup during therapy of Volara system patient circuits. The leakage can lead to an oxygen level drop in the patient and ineffective nebulization, which may affect the delivery of the prescribed treatment. The issue has been associated with improper locking of the nebulizer cup after adding medication during user setup.
- 2026-07-08FDA-DeviceClass IHillrom VOLARA breathing circuit recalled for medication leakage risk
There have been reports of air and medication leakage from the nebulizer cup during therapy of Volara system patient circuits. The leakage can lead to an oxygen level drop in the patient and ineffective nebulization, which may affect the delivery of the prescribed treatment. The issue has been associated with improper locking of the nebulizer cup after adding medication during user setup.
- 2026-04-08FDA-DeviceClass ICheck Baxter Volara ventilator adapter instructions
Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Volara system single-patient use circuit due to the potential that patients or caregivers may be unaware of a possible decrease in oxygen levels (oxygen desaturation), or potential lung tissue injury from overexpansion (barotrauma) when the Volara device is used in the home care environment. This correction is providing the home caregiver specific instructions for use.
- 2026-03-25FDA-DeviceClass IIStop using Welch Allyn Vision Screener VS100
Display screen may unintentionally flicker due to a software issue. Exposure to flickering lights may induce photosensitive seizure activity in susceptible individuals.
- 2026-02-25FDA-DeviceClass IICheck your Baxter Spectrum IQ infusion pump
Pumps were released without full testing being performed, including occlusion alarm testing.
- 2026-02-04FDA-DrugClass IIStop using Baxter Sterile Water for Irrigation
Presence of particulate matter: plastic particles from the bottle rim were observed floating into the solution
- 2026-01-28FDA-DeviceClass IIStop using recalled Baxter SIGMA Spectrum pump
Certain pumps have potentially been released from service with defective grease applied to the cam and motor gears. Due to its low viscosity, the defective grease may lead to the device having insufficient lubrication on the cam, which could lead to premature wear of the mechanism assembly, resulting in over-infusion or a free-flow situation.
- 2025-12-10FDA-DeviceClass IIWelch Allyn INF BAG, Thigh 1-Tube, Model/Catalog Number: REF 5089-18; Product replacement bladder for the Welch Allyn Two-Piece Blood Pressure Cuff.
Replacement bladder kit for the Welch Allyn two-piece reusable blood pressure cuff may contain a Large Adult size bladder rather than a Thigh size bladder in the replacement kits.
- 2025-10-29FDA-DeviceClass IIWelch Allyn SureTemp Plus oral probe recalled for low temperature readings
Affected oral/axillary probes were inadvertently programmed with the rectal probe configuration. Affected probes will potentially display a lower temperature than the true value, which may lead to a delay in managing fever-related symptoms or infection.
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