FDAFDA recall Z-2638-2026 · Jul 8, 2026

Baxter Healthcare Corporation: Adapter for Head Positioning recall

Recall found

Product

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

Reason for recall

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 on Baxter operating tables.

What to do

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Recall details

FDA classification: Class II: use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious problems is remote.
Status: Ongoing
Codes, lots and dates: Lot Code: Product Code: 1739994 UDI-DI: 00887761972780 Serial Numbers: 109931797, 109931798, 109931799, 109943588, 109943590, 109948550, 109964963, 109964964, 109964969, 109964970, 109964971, 109980700, and 110006694
Quantity: 13 units
Distribution: Worldwide - 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.
Recalling firm: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall started: 2026-04-21

Source: openFDA enforcement record Z-2638-2026 · search recall number Z-2638-2026 in FDA's Enforcement Report.

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