{"url_path":"/fda/device/recalls/Z-2638-2026","section_key":"summary","section_title":"DEVICE Recall: Baxter Healthcare Corporation — Adapter for Head Positioning, Model/Catalog Number: 1739994, when used in conjunction with the side rails of the Upper Back Section H V U component (product code 1909813) on Baxter operating tables","topic":"fda","document":{"doc_type":"device-recall","doc_date":"2026-04-21","source_url":"https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2638-2026%22","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"Baxter Healthcare Corporation"},"word_count":201,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# FDA DEVICE Recall: Z-2638-2026\n\n**Recalling firm:** Baxter Healthcare Corporation\n**Classification:** Class II\n**Status:** Ongoing\n**Type:** Voluntary: Firm initiated\n**Initiated:** 2026-04-21\n**Report date:** 2026-07-08\n\n## Product\nAdapter for Head Positioning, Model/Catalog Number: 1739994, when used in conjunction with the side rails of the Upper Back Section H V U component (product code 1909813) on Baxter operating tables\n\n## Reason\nThe Adapter for Head Positioning accessory may become loose during patient positioning and unintentionally move when used in conjunction with the side rails of the Upper Back Section H V U component on Baxter operating tables.\n\n## Affected lots\nLot Code: Product Code: 1739994 UDI-DI: 00887761972780 Serial Numbers: 109931797, 109931798, 109931799, 109943588, 109943590, 109948550, 109964963, 109964964, 109964969, 109964970, 109964971, 109980700, and 110006694\n\n## Distribution\nWorldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Minnesota, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and the countries of Canada, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arabia Emrites, Ukraine, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru."}