# FDA recall Z-1664-2018

> **Baxter Healthcare Corporation** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-04-03.

## Product

Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pump with master Drug Library (Version 6) 35700BAXL    Product Usage:  The Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pump with master Drug Library is intended to be used for the controlled administration of fluids. These fluids may includes pharmaceutical drugs, blood, blood products and mixture if required patient therapy. The intended routes of administration consist of the following clinically accepted routes: intravenous, arterial, subcutaneous, intrathecal, epidural or irrigation of fluids. Spectrum infusion pump is intended to be used in conjunction with legally marketed intravenous administration sets and medications provided by user. The Spectrum and Spectrum with MAster Drug Library is intended to reduce operator interaction through automated programming thereby helping to reduce errors associated with complex device programming.

## Reason for recall

Service technician improperly documented final release testing on product, indicating that the full battery of release tests were performed when, in fact, several tests were omitted. he omitted tests include air-in-line detection at 400ml/hr and 800ml/hr and verification of upstream occlusion detection at 800ml/hr. Improper detection of air-in-line or upstream occlusion may result in serious adverse health consequences.

## Distribution

US Nationwide & Puerto Rico

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1664-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-04-03
- **Report date:** 2018-05-16
- **Termination date:** 2020-02-14

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Medina, NY, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1664-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1664-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1664-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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