Baxter: FDA Classifies Dialysis Machines Recall As Class I - WSJ.com

Baxter: FDA Classifies Dialysis Machines Recall As Class I - WSJ.com: "Baxter International Inc. (BAX) said the Food and Drug Administration classified a recall of its dialysis machines as a Class I recall, its most severe safety warning.

A Class I recall means there is potential for serious injury or death. Baxter said over the last two years, it has received serious injury reports and at least one patient death report associated with this issue.

The company said it is continuing to investigate the issues surrounding the recall of the dialysis machines, which are used to treat patients with severe chronic kidney failure. Baxter is looking to address issues involving prescription and patient errors." [WSJ]