Welch Allyn Life 2000 Ventilation System with specific serial numbers recalled due to battery charger alarm malfunction that can disable ventilator operation.
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.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls Welch Allyn Life 2000 Ventilation Systems with certain serial numbers because the battery charger may trigger an alarm that disables the ventilator. This could prevent life support if the alarm activates during use.
The battery charger may activate an audible and visual alarm that disables the ventilator. If this happens during patient use, the ventilator stops working and cannot provide life support.
Healthcare providers using the Life 2000 Ventilation System with the listed serial numbers are most at risk. Patients receiving ventilator support could be affected if the alarm activates and the ventilator becomes inoperable.
Check the serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected units have specific serial numbers starting with 124080000659 through 124280000741.
If the alarm is activated, the ventilator becomes inoperable and should not be used until the issue is resolved.
The battery charger may trigger an alarm that disables the ventilator, potentially preventing life support if activated during use.
Check if your ventilator has one of the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
If the alarm activates, the ventilator becomes inoperable and should not be used until the issue is resolved.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Welch Allyn to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0884-2025 — Welch Allyn Welch Allyn Hello, I own a Welch Allyn that is covered by recall Z-0884-2025 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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