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Baxter International is highlighting recent additions to its Global Surgical Solutions and Patient Support Systems portfolios, as well as its broad Advanced Surgery portfolio of hemostatic and sealing agents, at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Global Surgical Conference & Expo, taking place April 11-14, 2026 in New Orleans. New offerings include the AAT XR spine surgical table and the Dynamo Series smart stretcher, both on display at Baxter booth #1319.

Baxter International debuted the IV Verify Line Labeling System, an automated solution, at the 2026 American Organization for Nursing Leadership Conference. The IV Verify system is designed to streamline nursing workflows, save clinician time and support safer medication administration at the bedside. Baxter's launch of the product is the result of a strategic and exclusive distribution agreement with Vigilant Software, a leader in medication management safe practices.

Baxter announced the departure of executive vice president and chief financial officer Joel Grade. Grade is leaving the company to prioritize family matters but will continue in an advisory capacity until April 30. Baxter has named Anita Zielinski as interim CFO, effective immediately, while the company conducts its search to fill the role. Zielinski joined Baxter in 2025 as senior vice president, chief accounting officer and controller, and will continue with these responsibilities in addition to serving as interim CFO.