The Flo-Gard 6200 — taken further

The Baxter Flo-Gard 6201 builds on the proven foundation of the Flo-Gard platform with a meaningful set of clinical enhancements. Where the 6200 delivers in 1 mL/hr increments, the 6201 steps down to 0.1 mL/hr precision in the low-rate range — important for patients requiring careful titration. It adds the Programmed Delivery Profile for multi-step and ramped infusions, selectable air-in-line and occlusion sensitivity, volume-time programming, a Flow Check display, RS-232 computer interface, nurse call capability, five-hour data memory, and suitability for epidural administration. For facilities that relied on the Flo-Gard platform, the 6201 is the more capable version — and it remains in service across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics for exactly that reason.

Programmed Delivery Profile — up to 10 sequential steps

The 6201’s Programmed Delivery Profile (PDP) allows clinicians to pre-program up to 10 sequential infusion steps, either manually or using the pump’s automatic ramp calculation. In ramp mode, the pump calculates flow rates across configurable delay, run, ramp-up, and ramp-down time segments — useful for tapering medications or managing complex fluid protocols. Volume-time programming lets the pump automatically calculate the flow rate when the total volume and desired infusion time are entered, reducing manual calculation and programming time at the bedside.

Configurable safety and detection

The 6201 features an ultrasonic air-in-line detector with selectable sensitivity — NORM mode alarms on bubbles approximately 75 µL or larger, while MIN mode detects bubbles as small as approximately 50 µL. Downstream occlusion sensitivity is also configurable through the pump’s settings. An automatic safety clamp occludes tubing any time the pump door is opened, preventing accidental free flow during set changes. The Flow Check display provides a real-time visual indicator of resistance to flow between the normal baseline and the next occlusion threshold — giving clinicians an early warning of developing downstream restrictions before a full occlusion alarm fires.

Computer interface, nurse call, and data memory

The 6201 includes an RS-232-C communications port that allows remote computer monitoring and control, as well as a nurse call output via the same 9-pin D connector. A five-hour infusion data memory retains programming after power-off — so a brief power interruption does not require full reprogramming when the pump is restarted. The locking front panel prevents patient tampering, and an automatic self-test routine runs on startup to verify proper function before each use.

IPR Medical keeps your Flo-Gard 6201 fleet running

The Flo-Gard 6201 is a discontinued product, but its reliability has kept it in active service long past its end-of-production date. IPR Medical maintains a large inventory of Flo-Gard 6201 replacement parts — batteries, fuses, power cords, pump mechanisms, and more — so your units stay in service rather than sitting on a shelf waiting for parts. Every pump we sell is fully inspected, tested, and patient-ready before it ships.

Need parts, repairs, or fleet pricing? IPR Medical stocks a large inventory of Baxter Flo-Gard 6201 components. Contact us for parts availability, repair turnaround, and volume pricing on units and parts.