Baxa Corporation Abacus TPN Calculating Software Product Usage: LIMS Windows-based program for order entry and TPN calculation. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Abacus TPN Calculating Software Product Usage: LIMS Windows-based program for order entry and TPN calculation.
Brand
Baxa Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Catalogue Numbers: 8300-0045: Abacus Calculator Only (Abacus CE) 8300-0046: Abacus Single Work Station (Abacus SE) 8300-0047: Abacus Multi-Work Station (Abacus ME)
Baxa Corporation is recalling Abacus TPN Calculating Software Product Usage: LIMS Windows-based program for order entry and TPN c due to Ordering salt-based ingredients on an ion-based template resulted in medication errors when calculating amounts of ingredients required.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Ordering salt-based ingredients on an ion-based template resulted in medication errors when calculating amounts of ingredients required.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Baxa Corporation sent a "Safety Alert" letter dated January 19, 2009 via FedEx to all affected customers. The letter described the affected product, problem, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to ensure that users create either a salt-based template OR an ion-based template for ordering, and that both methods of ordering are not used in one template. Customers were provided a list of safe practices to follow on the enclosed ISMP Safety Alert. Customers were advised upon receipt of the Safety Alert that Baxa Technical Support will review and address any issues with the customer on their configuration setup for calcium and magnesium. For questions contact Baxa Technical Support at 1-800-678-2292.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026