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Baxter Healthcare Corporation 2025-01-22 Health critical FDA
Health · FDA · Recall #FDA-Z-0884-2025

Welch Allyn, Inc., Life 2000 Ventilation System, REF BT-20-0002 Recall

Issued January 22, 2025 · Baxter Healthcare Corporation

In January 2025, Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalled the Welch Allyn, Inc., Life 2000 Ventilation System, REF BT-20-0002, a critical health recall reported by the FDA. Affected owners are eligible for a voluntary. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

There is an issue with the ventilator battery charger that could lead to an audible and visual alarm. If the alarm is engaged, the ventilator becomes inoperable.

What you should do

  1. 1 Stop using Welch Allyn, Inc., Life 2000 Ventilation System, REF BT-20-0002 right away.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation to arrange your voluntary. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Voluntary):

Recall details

Brand
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Category
Health
Recall date
January 22, 2025
Units affected
Not reported
Sold at
US, Nationwide Distribution
Recall number
FDA-Z-0884-2025
Made in
United States
Issuing agency
FDA

In context

  • Baxter Healthcare Corporation has 36 recalls in our database, including 5 rated Critical.
  • We're tracking 3,576 Health recalls in our database.
  • This is the 691st Health recall we've logged in 2025.
Read the official FDA notice

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