Baxter Healthcare recalls Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitors with third-party batteries that can cause fires. All units with specific serial numbers and product codes are affected.
There were customer reports of devices which experienced battery-related fires. The investigation found that the devices in question were utilizing third-party, after-market batteries that are not approved by Baxter.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitors that use third-party batteries not approved by the company. This can lead to battery fires. Affected units have specific product codes and serial numbers listed in the recall.
The devices were found to use third-party, after-market batteries that are not approved by Baxter Healthcare. These batteries can malfunction and cause fires, especially when used in the monitor.
Healthcare professionals and consumers who own or use Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitors with the listed product codes and serial numbers are affected. Those using the devices with non-approved batteries are at risk of fire.
Check your Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitor for the product codes and serial numbers listed in the recall. Affected units include specific product codes like 67MCTX-4 and serial numbers with UDI-DI codes starting with 00732094193787.
Look for the product codes and serial numbers listed in the recall to determine if your device is affected.
If your device is listed, stop using it immediately to prevent potential battery fires.
Baxter Healthcare found that some Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitors were using third-party, after-market batteries not approved by the company, which can cause battery fires.
Check your device's product code and serial number against the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
Stop using the device immediately and contact Baxter Healthcare for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Welch Allyn to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1558-2025 — Welch Allyn Welch Allyn Hello, I own a Welch Allyn that is covered by recall Z-1558-2025 from Welch Allyn. 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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