RNS Number:7116R
Baxter International Inc
5 November 2003



BAXTER INTERNATIONAL NAMES CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT OF 
GLOBAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

DEERFIELD, III November 4, 2003 -- Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) today
announced that its board of directors has elected Lawrence T. Gibbons to the
corporate officer position of corporate vice president - global quality
management.

Gibbons, 52, Joins Baxter from Tyco Healthcare, where he served as vice
president of quality assurance and regulatory affairs. Gibbons will report to
Baxter's chairman and chief executive officer and will be responsible for
leading the quality function and overseeing the Implementation of the company's
various quality programs.

"Larry brings with him a wealth of experience and proven track record in
implementing broad quality Initiatives and systems across large organizations.
He will play a significant role in leading our quality organization in assuring
alignment with product integrity goals and in driving continuous process
improvement across our global operations," said Harry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr,
chairman and chief executive officer.

Gibbons spent more than 20 years in various quality and regulatory positions
with increasing responsibility at Kendall Company, which was acquired by Tyco
Healthcare in 1994. Prior to joining Kendall Company, Gibbons was an
investigator with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Boston District Office.

Gibbons received his bachelor's degree in science from the University of
Massachusetts,

Baxter International Inc., through its subsidiaries, assists health-care
professionals and their patients with treatment of complex medical conditions,
including cancer, hemophilia, Immune disorders, kidney disease and trauma. The
company applies its expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and
biotechnology to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
 
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

   Media Contacts:
   Deborah Spak, 847-948-2349 
   Elizabeth Shea, 847-948-3297





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