B-K Medical recalls bk3500 ultrasound systems with model 2300-41 due to unclear battery replacement instructions. This could lead to improper battery handling. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
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 certain bk3500 ultrasound systems with model number 2300-41 because the user guides don't clearly state how often to replace batteries or handle end-of-life batteries. This could lead to improper battery handling, but the recall doesn't involve immediate safety risks like fire or injury.
The user guides and service manuals for these ultrasound systems don't clearly state how often to replace batteries or what to do when batteries reach end-of-life. This could lead to improper battery handling, but the recall doesn't indicate a risk of injury or fire in normal use.
Medical professionals who own or use the recalled bk3500 ultrasound systems with model 2300-41 are affected. Patients using these systems are at minimal risk since the issue relates to battery maintenance instructions, not immediate safety hazards.
Check for the model number 2300-41 on the ultrasound system. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including many numbers starting with 5009743, 5009345, and others.
Check the user guide and service manual for battery replacement intervals and end-of-life procedures as they may not be clearly stated.
The user guides and service manuals for these systems do not clearly state how often to replace batteries or handle end-of-life batteries.
Check if your unit has the model number 2300-41 and the listed serial numbers. Review battery instructions in the user guide and service manual.
The recall does not indicate a risk of injury or fire in normal use. The issue is about unclear battery handling instructions.
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-0439-2026 — B-K Medical B-K Medical Hello, I own a B-K Medical that is covered by recall Z-0439-2026 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.
