Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published July 14, 2025

Baxter Novum IQ Pump Recall: Underinfusion Risk When Changing Flow Rates

Baxter recalls Novum IQ Large Volume Pumps due to potential underinfusion when changing flow rates. This may cause incorrect medication delivery. Affected units have specific product codes and serial numbers.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-2173-2025Medical device Baxter ›

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Baxter is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Novum IQ large volume pump (LVP) due to the potential for underinfusion when transitioning from a flow rate to a higher flow rate that is more than double. (e.g., rate change or bolus). The level of underinfusion is variable based on the current infusion rate, the duration the pump has been running at this flow rate, and the magnitude of the rate change. The longer the duration the pump has been running at the current infusion rate and the larger the magnitude of the rate change, the larger the underinfusion that would be experienced. Additionally, Baxter has identified an increase in customer reports of over and underinfusion potentially due to set misloading. Failure to properly load the tubing into the pump channel may result in the pump infusing at a rate higher or lower than programmed. Consistent with the instructions for use, customers should ensure that: 1) The door is fully open before loading the set. 2) The tubing is taut and loaded without slack in the pumping channel.

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Recalling firmBaxter Healthcare Corporation1 Baxter Pkwy · Deerfield, IL 60015-4625

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Baxter is recalling its Novum IQ Large Volume Pumps because changing flow rates too quickly can cause underinfusion, meaning less medication is delivered than intended. This risk is higher if the pump has been running at the current rate for a long time or the rate change is large. The recall is for specific product codes and serial numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/51790-baxter-novum-iq-pump-recall-underinfusion-risk-when-changing-flow.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/51790-baxter-novum-iq-pump-recall-underinfusion-risk-when-changing-flow · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2173-2025

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“Baxter Novum IQ Pump Recall: Underinfusion Risk When Changing Flow Rates.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/51790-baxter-novum-iq-pump-recall-underinfusion-risk-when-changing-flow. Based on FDA recall #Z-2173-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2173-2025%22&limit=1).

Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalled its Novum IQ Large Volume Pump due to potential underinfusion and over/underinfusion risks. The Food and Drug Administration announced the Class I recall on July 14, 2025.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Baxter
Product: Novum IQ Large Volume Pump
Product Code: REF 40700BAXUS
UDI/DI: 05413765851797
Serial Numbers: All Serial Numbers

The hazard

The pump may underinfuse when transitioning to a flow rate more than double the current rate. Baxter also identified increased reports of over and underinfusion potentially due to set misloading, where improper tubing loading results in incorrect infusion rates.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Baxter Healthcare Corporation has 187 other recalls on record since September 2, 2015. Other recent recalls of similar products include PRO+ MRS SURFACE FOR VERSACARE (August 18, 2026), 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (August 17, 2026), and Dextrose 2000mL Bags (August 17, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include ICU Medical Plum Duo Infusion Pump (April 29, 2026), Fresenius Kabi Ivenix Infusion Pump (November 3, 2025), and Boston Scientific Intera 3000 Hepatic Artery Pump (May 11, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for product code REF 40700BAXUS and serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The pump's UDI/DI number is 05413765851797.

Brand
Baxter
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Pump Settings
Ensure the pump door is fully open before loading the tubing and that the tubing is taut without slack in the pumping channel.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 37 days after the firm started it.

Jul 14, 2025Firm started the recall
Aug 14, 2025FDA classified it Class I
Aug 20, 2025Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/51790-baxter-novum-iq-pump-recall-underinfusion-risk-when-changing-flow">Baxter Novum IQ Pump Recall: Underinfusion Risk When Changing Flow Rates (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2173-2025 (July 14, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2173-2025 to see it in context.
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