Baxter(US:BAX) Businesswire·2025-12-12 23:56Core Viewpoint - Baxter International, Inc. is facing a securities fraud class action lawsuit due to serious safety issues related to its Novum IQ Large Volume Pump, which has been linked to patient injuries and deaths, leading to a significant drop in stock price [1][4][5]. Group 1: Incident Overview - On April 7, 2025, a Missouri news outlet reported safety issues with Baxter's Novum LVP, claiming it was unsafe for patient treatment based on a whistleblower's information [2]. - Baxter issued warning letters on April 24 and July 14, 2025, regarding underinfusion and overinfusion risks, revealing 79 reports of serious injuries and two patient deaths associated with the device [3]. - The FDA classified the issues with Novum LVP as a Class I recall, indicating a severe risk of injury or death [3]. Group 2: Stock Impact - Following the announcement of a voluntary pause in shipments and installations of the Novum LVP on July 31, 2025, Baxter's stock price fell by $6.24, or 22.4%, closing at $21.61 per share [4]. Group 3: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit alleges that Baxter made false or misleading statements regarding the safety and functionality of the Novum LVP, failing to disclose systemic defects and the risks associated with the device [5]. - It is claimed that Baxter was aware of multiple malfunctions and injuries but did not take adequate remedial measures, leading to a heightened risk of customers removing the devices from service [5].