Baxter International Faces Operational Disruptions and Safety Concerns

Baxter International is dealing with operational disruptions at its North Cove facility and a shipment hold on its Novum IQ infusion pump due to safety concerns and two reported patient deaths. The company's shares are down 37.2% over the past year and 71.1% over five years. Investors are focused on how quickly Baxter can stabilize North Cove and address the Novum IQ safety issues to the satisfaction of regulators and customers.