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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Derived label

Device software or design

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

reason.device_software_design

v1.0.0

Assignment summary

Mode key
device_software_design
Evidence excerpt
Software versions 2.0 through 3.0 due to the possibility that a patient could
Rule explanation
Device recall wording explicitly identifies a software, firmware, programming, cybersecurity, or design defect and its failure or consequence.
Firm
Baxter Corporation Englewood

Field note

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