Baxter Novum IQ LVP INFUSION SYSTEM, REF 40700BAXUS
- Company
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- April 24, 2025
- Posted
- May 20, 2025
- Recall Number
- Z-1767-2025
- Quantity
- 34,524 units
- Firm Location
- Deerfield, IL
Reason for Recall
There is a potential for the Novum IQ LVP due to the potential for underinfusion following use of the "standby mode" feature or if the device is powered off with the set loaded.
Distribution
US and Canada
Lot / Code Info
All serial numbers
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
Baxter issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 04/24/2025 via USPS First Class Mail. The notice explained the issue, hazard, and requested the following: Actions to be Taken by Customers 1. For flow rates greater than 50 mL/hour, do not exceed a programmed standby time of 2 hours and 30 minutes. Monitor patients frequently to ensure that the appropriate infusion is being delivered. 2. Please remove the set upon powering off the device. 3. Post the enclosed informational poster with Novum IQ LVPs in your facility. 4. Acknowledge receipt of this notification by following the instructions on the enclosed reply instruction sheet, even if you have no remaining inventory. Acknowledging receipt will prevent you from receiving repeat notices. If you do not complete the acknowledgement, you will receive a phone call from OnProcess Technology on behalf of Baxter to confirm your receipt of this notification. 5. Please forward a copy of this communication to the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, Director of Nursing, Director of Pharmacy, Facility Risk Manager, Director of Purchasing/Central Supply, and any other departments within your institution who use the affected product. For general questions regarding this communication, or if you experience quality problems, please contact your Baxter sales representative, or Baxter Global Technical Services at 800-843-7867 (select option 2, then option 2 again) Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm Eastern Time.