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Baxter to Present at 2023 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, will present at the 2023 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on Thursday, September 7, 2023. José (Joe) E. Almeida, Baxter's chairman, president and chief executive officer is scheduled to present at 8:45 a.m. EST. The live webcast of Baxter's presentation can be accessed at www.baxter.com and will be available for replay through March 5, 2024. About Baxter 

Baxter Announces Updates to Its Board of Directors

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today announced it has appointed Stephen (Steve) H. Rusckowski, former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Quest Diagnostics, Inc., to its board of directors. Effective today, Mr. Rusckowski serves on Baxter's Compensation and Human Capital, and Quality, Compliance and Technology Committees. In addition, the company has announced that Michael (Mike) Mahoney will be resigning from the board effective Sept.

Baxter Issues Urgent Medical Device Correction for Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ infusion Pumps with Specific Software Versions

Baxter International Inc. announced today it has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction for Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ infusion pumps in the U.S. and Puerto Rico that have been upgraded to software versions v8.01.01 and v9.02.01. The Correction is due to an increase in reported false upstream occlusion alarms following the software upgrades.

Baxter Reports Second-Quarter 2023 Results

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today reported results for the second quarter of 2023.

Baxter Announces Vantive as the Name of Proposed Kidney Care Spinoff

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today announced that Vantive will be the name of the company’s proposed spinoff of its Renal Care and Acute Therapies businesses. Vantive is expected to launch as an independent, publicly traded company by July 2024 or earlier, subject to satisfaction of customary conditions. 

Baxter Launches PERCLOT Absorbable Hemostatic Powder

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global leader in advancing surgical innovation, today announced the launch of PERCLOT Absorbable Hemostatic Powder in the U.S. PERCLOT is a passive, absorbable hemostatic powder that is ready to use and designed for patients with intact coagulation to address mild bleeding.1 

Supporting Earthquake Relief Efforts in Turkey and Syria

When a deadly earthquake struck Turkey and Syria earlier this year, the devastation to the region was significant, claiming thousands of lives and impacting countless others. Baxter and the Baxter International Foundation (Baxter's philanthropic arm) worked with humanitarian aid partners Americares and Direct Relief to support those impacted by the disaster, providing cash and product donations, including fluids, surgery products and antibiotics.

Baxter Declares Quarterly Dividend

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 2, 2023, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2023. The indicated annual dividend rate is $1.16 per share of common stock. About Baxter

Baxter Launches Progressa+ Next Gen ICU Bed to Help Address Complex Critical Care Needs

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), an innovator in connected beds for med-surg and the intensive care unit (ICU), announced today the U.S. launch of its new Hillrom Progressa+ bed for the ICU. Progressa+ offers new technology and features that help make it easier for nurses to care for patients, while supporting patient recovery.

Baxter Appoints William Ampofo to its Board

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today announced it has appointed William A. Ampofo II, chair, Supply Chain Operations Council and vice president, Parts & Distribution Services and Supply Chain, Boeing Global Services, to its board of directors. Mr. Ampofo will serve on Baxter's Quality, Compliance & Technology Committee. His appointment is effective today and brings the total number of directors serving the company to 11.