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Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for One Lot of Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AUG. 25, 2026 – DEERFIELD, Ill., Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling one lot of Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution due to the potential presence of particulate matter identified as fiberglass in the solution.

Risk Statement: Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution is intended for use with automated apheresis devices. Administration of Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate containing particulate matter may lead to adverse health consequences, the extent and severity of harm depend on the size, number, morphology and composition of the foreign material. In the absence of in-line filtration, these particles may cause local vein irritation, inflammatory or hypersensitivity reactions, and systemic embolization that could result in tissue or organ injury. As of 8/25/2026, Baxter has not received any reports of adverse events related to this issue.

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