Baxter recalls Dose IQ Safety Software (version 9.0.x) for Spectrum IQ pumps due to drug identifier mismatch risk. Affected users should contact Baxter for remedy.
Software issue: The defect creates a mismatch between linked drug identifiers (IDs) in the Dose IQ user interface (UI) and the binary drug library (BDL) loaded onto the Spectrum IQ pump.
Baxter is recalling Dose IQ Safety Software used with Spectrum IQ Infusion Pumps because a software defect causes mismatched drug identifiers. This could lead to incorrect medication dosing if the software fails to properly link drug names to the pump's internal library.
The software defect causes drug identifiers in the user interface to not match the binary drug library on the pump. This mismatch could result in the pump administering the wrong medication dose if the software fails to correctly link drug names to the pump's internal database.
Users of Spectrum IQ Infusion Pumps with Dose IQ Safety Software version 9.0.x are affected. Healthcare professionals and patients using these pumps for medication delivery are most at risk.
Check if your Spectrum IQ Infusion Pump uses Dose IQ Safety Software with version 9.0.x. This software was initially created with version 9.0.x and is used with the Spectrum IQ pump.
Reach out to Baxter Healthcare Corporation for specific instructions on how to address the software issue.
The software defect could cause mismatched drug identifiers, potentially leading to incorrect medication dosing, but the recall indicates it's not an immediate safety hazard requiring immediate stop-use.
Check if your Spectrum IQ Infusion Pump uses Dose IQ Safety Software with version 9.0.x, as this was the initial software version created for the pump.
Contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation for specific instructions on how to address the software issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2165-2021 — Baxter Healthcare Baxter Healthcare Hello, I own a Baxter Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2165-2021 from Baxter Healthcare. 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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