Baxter Recalls Certain Novum Pumps over Issues Tied to 79 Injuries, 2 Deaths

Baxter recalls certain Novum pumps over issues tied to 79 injuries, 2 deaths

The company has advised users to change the pump and infusion set at a time when a delay in treatment would not harm the patient.

FDA alerts of Baxter infusion pump issue

The Food and Drug Administration July 22 released an early alert for Novum IQ large volume infusion pumps by Baxter. The company stated that the pump has potential for underinfusion when transitioning to a higher flow rate. The FDA said Baxter has reported 79 serious injuries and two deaths associated with the issue as of June 27.

FDA warns on Baxter infusion pump issue that led to deaths

The Novum IQ syringe pump. [Image courtesy of Baxter]The FDA issued an early alert related to an issue with Novum IQ large-volume infusion pumps made by Baxter (NYSE:BAX). This notice comes just weeks after an initial warning about potential underinfusion with all Novum IQ large-volume pumps. That alert included reports of one serious injury and no deaths associated with the issue. Now, the FDA alert states that Baxter reports 79 serious injurie…

Baxter Novum Infusion Pump Warning Issued After 2 Deaths, Dozens of Injuries: FDA

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