Baxter recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump Model 35700BAX2 with defective grease that may cause pump failure. Affected units have serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
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.
Baxter is recalling certain SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pumps (Model 35700BAX2) due to potentially defective grease that could cause the pump to malfunction. This might lead to over-infusion of medication or a free-flow situation, which could be dangerous for patients.
The pump's cam and motor gears may have insufficient lubrication due to low-viscosity defective grease. This can cause premature wear, leading to over-infusion of medication or uncontrolled flow of fluids.
Patients using this specific infusion pump model are most at risk. The recall affects units with the listed serial numbers and GTIN.
Check if your pump has the model number 35700BAX2 and the serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The GTIN is 00085412498683.
Identify your pump's serial number to see if it matches the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
The recalled model is SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump, Model/Catalog Number: 35700BAX2.
Check if your pump has the serial numbers listed in the recall notice (the full list is provided in the record).
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1121-2026 — Baxter Baxter Hello, I own a Baxter that is covered by recall Z-1121-2026 from Baxter. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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