Baxter Novum IQ LVP Infusion System Recall: Underinfusion Risk
Baxter recalls Novum IQ LVP Infusion System (REF 40700BAXUS) due to potential underinfusion if standby mode is used or device is powered off with set loaded. All units affected.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Baxter is recalling its Novum IQ LVP Infusion System (REF 40700BAXUS) because it may cause underinfusion if the device is in standby mode or powered off with the infusion set still loaded. This could lead to insufficient medication delivery during critical medical treatments. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/52401-baxter-novum-iq-lvp-infusion-system-recall-underinfusion-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/52401-baxter-novum-iq-lvp-infusion-system-recall-underinfusion-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1767-2025
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“Baxter Novum IQ LVP Infusion System Recall: Underinfusion Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/52401-baxter-novum-iq-lvp-infusion-system-recall-underinfusion-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1767-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1767-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The device may underinfuse medication if the standby mode feature is activated or if the system is powered off while the infusion set remains loaded. This could result in insufficient medication delivery during critical medical procedures.
Who’s affected
Healthcare providers using the Baxter Novum IQ LVP Infusion System for medical treatments are most at risk. Patients receiving infusion therapy through this system could be affected if the device malfunctions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Baxter Novum IQ LVP Infusion System with reference number 40700BAXUS. All units are affected regardless of serial number.
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What to do — step by step
Check Device Status
Ensure the device is not in standby mode and remains powered on when the infusion set is loaded.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 34 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1767-2025 (April 24, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1767-2025 to see it in context.
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