Baxter Corporation Englewood: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0539-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ABACUS TPN Calculation Software, Baxa: 8300-0045 ABACUS CE (Calculator Edition), 8300-0046 ABACUS SE (Single-Workstation Edition), 8300-0047 ABACUS ME (Multi-Workstation Edition) ABACUS is a Windows¿ - based order entry TPN software application for comprehensive calculations and label printing. The primary use of Abacus is for TPN order calculations. Other uses of Abacus include: non-TPN volumes administered to patients on TPN therapy in order calculations; CVVH calculations; Cardioplegia (Buckburg) calculations; Epidural calculations; Dilutions from concentrated ingredient; Combinations of multiple ingredients; Fractional doses from larger volumes

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 3, 2013

Date Posted: December 25, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0539-2014

Event ID: 66989

Reason for Recall:

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing a voluntary correction for ABACUS Total parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Calculation Software versions 2.0 through 3.0 due to the possibility that a patient could receive another patient's TPN order as a result of data corruption.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2,211

Code Information:

Product Code: 8300-0045,,8300-0046,,8300-0047,,8300-0045,,8300-0046,,8300-0047,,8300-0045,,8300-0046,,8300-0047,,8300-0045,,8300-0046,,8300-0047,,8300-0045,,8300-0046,,8300-0047

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated