B-K Medical recalls bk5000 Ultrasound System w/battery (Model 2300-61) due to unclear battery replacement instructions. Affected units have serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
GE HealthCare has become aware that the Instructions for Use within the user guide and service manual do not adequately state the required battery replacement intervals, end-of-life handling procedures, or general battery safety precautions.
B-K Medical is recalling its bk5000 Ultrasound System with battery (Model 2300-61) because the user guides don't clearly state how often to replace the battery or handle end-of-life batteries. This could lead to improper battery handling if users don't follow the correct procedures.
The hazard comes from the user guides not clearly stating battery replacement intervals, end-of-life handling procedures, or battery safety precautions. This could lead to improper battery handling if users don't follow the correct procedures, but it doesn't pose an immediate risk of injury or damage.
Healthcare professionals and medical facilities that own or use the bk5000 Ultrasound System with battery (Model 2300-61) are affected. The risk is low since the hazard involves unclear instructions rather than immediate safety risks.
Check for the bk5000 Ultrasound System with battery (Model 2300-61) with serial numbers listed in the recall notice, which include many numbers starting with 200 or 501.
Review the user guide for battery replacement instructions and end-of-life handling procedures.
The user guides don't clearly state battery replacement intervals, end-of-life handling procedures, or battery safety precautions.
Your unit is affected if it has the bk5000 Ultrasound System with battery (Model 2300-61) and a serial number listed in the recall notice.
Yes, review the user guide for battery replacement instructions and end-of-life handling procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B-K Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0440-2026 — B-K Medical B-K Medical Hello, I own a B-K Medical that is covered by recall Z-0440-2026 from B-K Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
