Baxter Healthcare recalls Allen Advance Chest Support with Pad (product code A-71301) due to potential cracking at the attachment point to OR tables. This could lead to device failure during use. Affected units have specific lot and serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Potential for the device to crack where the Chest Base Prone support attaches to the carbon fiber operating room (OR) table rail.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Allen Advance Chest Support with Pad devices that may crack where they attach to operating room tables. This crack risk could cause the device to fail during use, potentially leading to injury if the support becomes unstable.
The device can crack at the point where it connects to the operating room table rail. If this crack occurs, the support may become unstable or detach during use, potentially causing injury to the patient or healthcare worker.
Healthcare professionals who use this device in operating rooms are most at risk. Patients using the device during surgery may also be affected if the support becomes unstable.
Check the product code (A-71301) and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. Affected units have specific lot codes (e.g., 19-238, 19-287) and serial numbers (e.g., A310704, A357947) as detailed in the official recall list.
Verify your device's lot code and serial number against the list provided in the recall notice to determine if it is affected.
Reach out to Baxter Healthcare directly for further assistance or to confirm if your device is part of the recall.
The device may crack at the attachment point to the operating room table rail, which could lead to instability during use. Affected units should not be used until the recall is addressed.
Check the lot code and serial number on your device against the list provided in the recall notice. Affected units have specific lot codes (e.g., 19-238) and serial numbers (e.g., A310704).
Contact Baxter Healthcare to confirm if your device is affected and follow their instructions for next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2109-2023 — Baxter Healthcare Baxter Healthcare Hello, I own a Baxter Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2109-2023 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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