Baxter Healthcare

FDA adverse event reports naming Baxter Healthcare as the device manufacturer, with recall history from the live FDA recall database. Reporter-supplied name as filed: BAXTER HEALTHCARE.

Total reports: 22,231
Deaths: 447
Injuries: 7,223
Malfunctions: 14,457

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2009–2025. Reporting paused twice in 2026 during FDA reporting-system changes and has since resumed.

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Recent recalls

2026-08-11Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Baxter Duo-Vent Solution Set and Male Luer Lock Adapter, Product Code 1C8507; Solution Administration Sets
Baxter received customer reports of air bubbles in the drip chamber and tubing when a pressure cuff is in use or when the tubing is flushed at the fully open position.
2026-07-01Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Hillrom VOLARA System P.CIRCUIT KIT (Single Patient Use Circuit), Model/Catalog Number REF M08085; Oscillation Lung Expansion Therapy, positive pressure breathing device
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.
2026-07-01Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Hillrom VOLARA P.CIRCUIT 5KIT (System Single Patient Use Circuit), Model/Catalog Number REF M08270; Oscillation Lung Expansion Therapy, positive pressure breathing device
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.
2026-07-01Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Hillrom VOLARA System P.CIRCUIT KIT AC (Single Patient Use Circuit), Model/Catalog Number REF M08473; Oscillation Lung Expansion Therapy, positive pressure breathing device
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.
2026-07-01Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Hillrom VOLARA System P.CIRCUIT 5KIT AC, (Single Patient Use Circuit), Model/Catalog Number REF M08474; Oscillation Lung Expansion Therapy, positive pressure breathing device
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.
2026-07-01Open, ClassifiedDevice Design
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
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.
2026-05-29Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Brand Name: Exacta Mix Product Name: Vented Micro-Volume Inlet Model/Catalog Number: H938175 Product Description: Tubing sets with push-on connector on one end (to attach to the Fluid Selector Valve) and a spike or other appropriate connector on the opposite end to attach the source container.
Affected lots may contain incorrect 0.8-micron filters. Use of a 0.8-micron filter in place of the validated 3-micron filter may lead to reduced flow efficiency, incomplete or slower transfers of ingredients, or system alarms. This issue may lead to clinical effects such as electrolyte imbalance, metabolic instability, delayed recovery, etc.
2026-04-01Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Blue Ventilator Adapter Module, single-patient use circuit, Product Code M07937. Accessory to Baxter Volara Respiratory Therapy system.
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.
2026-03-18Open, ClassifiedDevice Design
Brand Name: Welch Allyn, Inc. Product Name: Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100 Model/Catalog Number: VS100 Software Version: Software version 3.2.0.1 Product Description: Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100, FDA product code name: Refractometer, ophthalmic One unit per package
Display screen may unintentionally flicker due to a software issue. Exposure to flickering lights may induce photosensitive seizure activity in susceptible individuals.
2026-02-13Open, ClassifiedEmployee error
Brand Name: Spectrum IQ Product Name: Infusion Pump Model/Catalog Number: 3570009 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Infusion Pump, one unit per carton Component: N/A
Pumps were released without full testing being performed, including occlusion alarm testing.

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