Baxter Spectrum IQ Cryptographic Module
Baxter Spectrum IQ Cryptographic Module, from Baxter International Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3233 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3233 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Baxter International Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 3.12.4 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Baxter Spectrum IQ Cryptographic Module is a comprehensive suite of FIPS Approved algorithms. All key sizes and modes have been implemented to allow flexibility and efficiency.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (6)
Allowed algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 256 bits of encryption strength); MD5; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- NET+OSv7.6 running on Sigma IV infusion pump (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-16 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2018-07-16