There are people who suffer from different health conditions that require ongoing, nearly constant administering of medications and other substances to help them cope with their health problems. For many years, these patients were forced to visit the hospital on an almost daily basis so that they could obtain the help they needed.  However, market innovations led to the introduction of automated pump systems that would deliver these medications away from the hospital or a clinic, and one of the leading products to hit the market in recent years was known as the Baxter Infusion Pump.

Unfortunately, reports of serious problems with this product eventually began to surface, and it was ultimately discovered that these products were defective, leading to a massive recall.  Below you’ll find information regarding the nature of the recall and how you should proceed if you or someone you love has suffered as a result of depending on this product.

The Baxter Infusion Pump Recall – What Went Wrong

Baxter Infusion Pumps are provided for a patient so that it can automatically deliver nutrients and medication to directly into the patient’s system in an automated manner.  However, serious problems with these products soon began to arise, including:

• Electrical problems
• Software malfunctions
• User interface problems
• Battery malfunctions
• Tendency to overheat

These problems basically caused these Baxter Infusion Pumps to stop working without any warning to the patient.  Therefore, these pumps would suddenly stop delivering medication that was sometimes necessary to survive.  As a result, deaths were reported by patients who were using these products.

The Baxter Infusion Pump Recall

Ultimately, the FDA got involved with the controversy surrounding these products and ordered a recall of them in 2005.  The manufacturer of these products, the Baxter Healthcare Corporation, which is the American subsidiary of Baxter International, fully complied with this request and announced the recall.  These products have not been on the market since that time.

Unfortunately, these steps were not taken soon enough for those who were harmed as a result of using these products.  If this includes you or someone you love, contact the Texas Baxter Infusion Pump lawyers at Parker McDonald, P.C. today to schedule a free initial consultation.