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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
November 28, 2001
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Date of Report
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-4448 36-0781620
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(Commission file number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, Illinois 60015
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 948-2000
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Item 5. Other Events.
On November 28, 2001, a Baxter International Inc. subsidiary issued the attached
press release relating to its settlement of certain claims in connection with
its Althane dialyzers. The settlement involved the payment of approximately 55
million Spanish pesetas (approximately US$290,000) to each of the families of
the ten hemodialysis patients referenced in the attached press release. In
addition, the company will pay the attorney's fees. The press release is filed
as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits
Exhibit No. Exhibit
99 Press Release dated November 28, 2001
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Jan Stern Reed
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Jan Stern Reed
Corporate Secretary
Date: November 28, 2001
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