Welch Allyn Life2000 Compressor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Recall
Baxter Healthcare recalls Welch Allyn Life2000 Compressors with specific product codes due to a cybersecurity vulnerability found during internal testing.
Recall notice
A cybersecurity vulnerability was discovered through internal testing.
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What happened, in plain English
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Welch Allyn Life2000 Compressors with certain product codes because of a cybersecurity vulnerability discovered through internal testing. This recall affects medical devices used in healthcare settings where security could be compromised. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/52486-welch-allyn-life2000-compressor-cybersecurity-vulnerability-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/52486-welch-allyn-life2000-compressor-cybersecurity-vulnerability-recall · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1726-2025
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“Welch Allyn Life2000 Compressor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/52486-welch-allyn-life2000-compressor-cybersecurity-vulnerability-recall. Based on FDA recall #Z-1726-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1726-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
A cybersecurity vulnerability was discovered through internal testing. This means the device could be susceptible to unauthorized access or data breaches, potentially compromising patient information and device functionality.
Who’s affected
Healthcare providers and medical facilities that use Welch Allyn Life2000 Compressors with the listed product codes are most at risk. Patients using these devices may face potential security risks if the vulnerability is exploited.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product code on the device, which includes codes like BT-80-0004, BT-80-0004A, BT-80-0008, BT-80-0008A, or RMS010093CP. Also, verify the serial numbers listed in the recall notice for specific UDI/DI codes.
- Brand
Welch Allyn- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1725-2025 | Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilation system, Product Codes: 1) BT-20-0002; 2) BT-20-0002A; 3) BT-20-0002AP; 4) BT200007; 5) BT-20-0007; 6) BT200011; 7) BT-20-0011; 8) RMS010118CP.; ALL SERIAL NUMBERS: 1) BT-20-0002, UDI/DI 00815410020537 or 00887761978089; 2) BT-20-0002A, UDI/DI 00815410020537 of 00887761978089; 3) BT-20-0002AP, UDI/DI 00815410020537 or 00887761978089; 4) BT200007, UDI/DI 00815410020278 or 00887761978089; 5) BT-20-0007, UDI/DI 00815410020278 or 00887761978089; 6) BT200011, UDI/DI 00815410020537 or 00887761978089; 7) BT-20-0011, UDI/DI 00815410020537 or 00887761978089; 8) RMS010118CP, UDI/DI 00815410020537 or 00887761978089. | 4881 units |
| Z-1726-2025 | Welch Allyn Life2000 Compressor, Product Codes: 1) BT-80-0004; 2) BT-80-0004A; 3) BT-80-0008; 4) BT-80-0008A; 5) RMS010093CP.; ALL SERIAL NUMBERS: 1) BT-80-0004, UDI/DI 00887761978041 or 00815410020292 or 00887761978072; 2) BT-80-0004A, UDI/DI 00887761978041 or 00815410020292 or 00887761978072; 3) BT-80-0008, UDI/DI 00887761976283; 4) BT-80-0008A, UDI/DI 00887761976283; 5) RMS010093CP, UDI/DI 00887761978041 or 00815410020537 or 00815410020292. | 4174 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Code
Identify the product code on your device, which may be BT-80-0004, BT-80-0004A, BT-80-0008, BT-80-0008A, or RMS010093CP.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 44 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1726-2025 (April 7, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1726-2025 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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