AAT XR, the new spine surgical table / Baxter
Baxter International Inc. 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 (AORN) 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.
“Innovation at Baxter is shaped by the realities of how care is delivered today,” said James Teaff, president of care & connectivity solutions at Baxter. “Through close collaboration with healthcare professionals, we consistently evolve our portfolio to help enhance efficiency and support safer care across hospital settings. The new portfolio additions we’re exhibiting at AORN reflect our commitment to driving meaningful improvements that help reduce the burden on care teams while supporting improved patient outcomes.”
Research shows that manual patient rotation during spine surgery is a time-intensive process that increases physical strain on operating room staff.1 Designed to support safe, quick and easy patient maneuvering during spine surgery, the AAT XR allows surgical teams to rotate the table at 180-degrees2 without needing to remove the patient from the table, with fast lock and unlock functions3 supporting smoother transitions. Surgical teams can control the AAT XR at two different points (head column and remote control)4 to support easier manipulation and patient positioning. Additional enhancements include an increased weight capacity of up to 650 pounds5 to accommodate a broader range of patient sizes, a high-performance lithium‑ion battery6 that delivers a longer lifespan compared to traditional lead acid batteries and a lower minimum table height of 22 inches7 to improve surgical access. Together, these capabilities help streamline workflows, enhance efficiency and optimize the time spent in the operating room. The AAT XR is expected to be available in the United States early in the second half of 2026, with select geographic expansion planned later this year.
The Dynamo Series smart stretcher, the latest innovation in Baxter’s leading portfolio of smart beds, surfaces and connected care solutions, is currently available in the U.S. Designed with input from frontline clinicians, the Dynamo Series intends to help address common challenges care teams face in high-pressure settings,8 including reducing the need for patient transfers and simplifying patient positioning across a range of procedures.9 The Dynamo Series is intended to help enhance the care team experience, address patient falls10 and improve patient comfort.11
Baxter is also showcasing at AORN its broad Advanced Surgery portfolio of hemostatic and sealing agents that effectively work to stop bleeding in a variety of anatomies to help lower bleeding-related complications and reduce overall costs. To learn more about Baxter’s Advanced Surgery portfolio, visit https://advancedsurgery.baxter.com/.
1 Shriver MF, et al. Lumbar spine surgery positioning complications: a systematic review. Neurosurgical Focus, 2015;39(4):E16. HoverTech International, 2022 – Perioperative Spinal Surgery Prone Positioning
2 AAT XR IFU 224132 Page 1, Intended Use
3 Data on file at Baxter International Inc. Articulation Timing Angle Verification script.
4 AAT XR IFU 224132 Pages 4-5
5 XR IFU 224132 Page 48, “650lbs (295kg) is the maximum patient weight with the flat top installed” AAT
6 Supporting information on file at Baxter International Inc., March 2026
7 AAT XR IFU 224132 Page 48
8 Data on file at Baxter International Inc. External Market Research Report. December 8, 2025.
9 Dynamo Series Stretcher IFU. 220146 rev 1. December 19, 2025
10 Carle Health. Utilization of Fall Prevention Technologies in Hospital Beds. Poster Presented September 2025.
11 Wiggermann et al., (2017). What Bed Size Does a Patient Need? The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Space Required to Turn in Bed. Nursing Research, 66(6), 483-489.
