Baxter Adapter for Head Positioning Recall
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Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 13 units of the Adapter for Head Positioning (Model 1739994) due to risk of loosening during patient positioning on operating tables.
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This notice was issued by FDA on August 7, 2026 and geographically references Worldwide. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The 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 (product code 1909813) on Baxter operating tables.
Which Products Are Affected
Adapter for Head Positioning, Model/Catalog Number: 1739994. UDI-DI: 00887761972780. Lot Code/Serial Numbers: 109931797, 109931798, 109931799, 109943588, 109943590, 109948550, 109964963, 109964964, 109964969, 109964970, 109964971, 109980700, and 110006694. 13 units distributed worldwide, including US 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 Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru. Recall Number: Z-2638-2026. Classification: Class II. Initiated April 21, 2026.
What You Should Do
Users should follow guidance from the recalling firm regarding the affected devices.
Why This Matters
The recall affects a small number of units used in surgical settings worldwide.
Source
FDA recall Z-2638-2026, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, https://www.fda.gov
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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