Baxter recalls GEM FLOW COUPLER monitors with serial numbers for potential incorrect channel display when using battery power. Affected units may show wrong active channel during operation.
An issue was identified where the LCD monitor display may not indicate the correct active channel. The issue occurs when the monitor is turned on using battery power, and channel B was selected as the last active channel prior to powering down.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling GEM FLOW COUPLER monitors that may display the wrong active channel when powered by battery. This could lead to incorrect medical monitoring readings if the monitor is used without being properly connected to the power source.
The monitor may show the wrong active channel when turned on using battery power after being powered down with channel B selected as the last active channel. This could cause incorrect medical readings if the monitor is used without a stable power connection.
Healthcare professionals using the GEM FLOW COUPLER monitor for medical monitoring are most at risk. Patients using the monitor with battery power may experience incorrect channel displays.
Check for the GEM FLOW COUPLER Monitor with serial numbers, product number PN 5156-00000-011, or GTIN 00844735006148. The recall applies to all units sold with these identifiers.
Verify if the monitor displays the correct active channel when powered by battery after being turned off.
The recall indicates a potential for incorrect channel displays when using battery power, but does not mention serious injury risks. This is considered low risk.
Check for the GEM FLOW COUPLER Monitor with serial numbers, product number PN 5156-00000-011, or GTIN 00844735006148.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the monitor's status when using battery power to ensure correct channel displays.
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Subject: Recall Z-2208-2023 — Baxter Healthcare Baxter Healthcare Hello, I own a Baxter Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2208-2023 from Baxter Healthcare. 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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