Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilation System battery charger REF BT-20-0002A may cause ventilator to become inoperable if alarm is engaged. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
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 has recalled Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilation System battery chargers with serial numbers listed in the record. If the charger's alarm activates, the ventilator stops working, which could lead to medical issues for patients using the device.
The battery charger has an issue that can trigger an audible and visual alarm. When this alarm is activated, the ventilator becomes inoperable, potentially causing medical emergencies for patients who depend on continuous ventilation support.
Healthcare facilities using Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilation Systems with the specific battery charger model REF BT-20-0002A are most at risk. Patients relying on these ventilators could face interruptions in care if the charger malfunctions.
Check if your Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilation System has the battery charger model REF BT-20-0002A with any of the listed serial numbers. The recall includes 124 units with specific serial numbers provided in the record.
Verify if your Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilation System uses the battery charger model REF BT-20-0002A with one of the listed serial numbers.
Reach out to Welch Allyn directly for instructions on how to safely address the issue with your specific unit.
The battery charger may trigger an audible and visual alarm that causes the ventilator to become inoperable, potentially disrupting patient care.
Check if your Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilation System uses the battery charger model REF BT-20-0002A with one of the specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
Contact Welch Allyn directly for guidance on how to safely address the issue with your specific unit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Welch Allyn to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0885-2025 — Welch Allyn Welch Allyn Hello, I own a Welch Allyn that is covered by recall Z-0885-2025 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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