Ambu recalls aView 2 Advance monitors made before Oct 29, 2020 that may catch fire if dropped, causing smoke and flames. Affected units have specific model numbers and versions.
Multiple impacts, for example from being dropped, can cause to the Ambu aView 2 Advance to short-circuit and under special circumstances make the lithium-ion battery in the device combust leading to smoke and flames
Ambu is recalling the aView 2 Advance monitor models made before October 29, 2020 because drops can cause battery fires. This risk is serious enough that users should stop using the device immediately.
If the monitor is dropped, it can short-circuit and cause the lithium-ion battery to combust. This may lead to smoke and flames under special circumstances, posing a fire hazard.
Healthcare professionals using the monitor for medical imaging are most at risk. Patients and staff in hospitals or clinics using these devices could be affected.
Check for model numbers 405011000 and versions 054 through 056 or 058 through 059. The device was manufactured before October 29, 2020.
Immediately stop using the Ambu aView 2 Advance monitor if it has been dropped or shows signs of damage.
The monitor can short-circuit and cause battery combustion if dropped, leading to smoke and flames.
Model numbers 405011000 with versions 054 through 056 or 058 through 059.
The device was manufactured before October 29, 2020.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ambu to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2628-2023 — Ambu Ambu Hello, I own a Ambu that is covered by recall Z-2628-2023 from Ambu. 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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