Baxter Healthcare recalls Welch Allyn CP150 Electrocardiograph with Spirometry Option (CP150A-1ENB) due to missing EMI absorber during manufacturing, potentially causing device malfunction.
During manufacturing, the step to install an Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Absorber was omitted. The purpose of the EMI absorber is to prevent EMI leakage that might potentially affect other devices in the vicinity or the device itself may be vulnerable to EMI resulting in device malfunction or unavailability.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Welch Allyn CP150 Electrocardiograph models with spirometry option because a critical EMI absorber was omitted during manufacturing. This could cause the device to malfunction or become vulnerable to electromagnetic interference, which might affect other medical devices or patient monitoring.
During manufacturing, the step to install an Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Absorber was skipped. This omission means the device might malfunction or become vulnerable to electromagnetic interference from other devices, potentially disrupting cardiac monitoring or causing inaccurate readings.
Healthcare providers using Welch Allyn CP150 Electrocardiograph with spirometry option (product code CP150A-1ENB) are most at risk. Patients using this device for cardiac monitoring may also be affected if the device malfunctions.
Check for the product code CP150A-1ENB on the device. The device is sold as a single unit with spirometry option for cardiac monitoring. Serial numbers start with 100013892024.
Verify the product code (CP150A-1ENB) and serial number (starting with 100013892024) to confirm if your device is affected.
The recall is due to a manufacturing omission where the Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Absorber was not installed, which could cause device malfunction or vulnerability to electromagnetic interference.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for affected devices. Check the product details to confirm if your device is affected.
The recall indicates a potential risk of malfunction due to missing EMI absorber, but the official notice does not state that the device is unsafe for normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Welch Allyn to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2323-2024 — Welch Allyn Welch Allyn Hello, I own a Welch Allyn that is covered by recall Z-2323-2024 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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