Founder Profile
Dr. Donald E. Baxter
Last reviewed: January 1970 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Dr. Donald E. Baxter?
Dr. Donald E. Baxter is a founder of Baxter International, which was founded in 1931 with Dr. Ralph Falk.
- Company founded
- Baxter International
- Founded
- 1931
- Co-founders
- Dr. Ralph Falk
Founding Story
Dr. Donald E. Baxter (1882–1935) was an American physician, engineer, and healthcare inventor who co-founded the Don Baxter Intravenous Products Corporation in 1931. Dr. Baxter invented the 'Vacoliter' vacuum-sealed glass container, which made the commercial distribution of sterile intravenous solutions practical and eliminated widespread bedside contamination risks throughout American hospitals.
Sources
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- Baxter International Official Corporate Portal (Baxter International)
- Baxter International Investor Relations & SEC Filings (Baxter International)