Baxter recalls Life2000 ventilators with specific serial numbers due to potential patient desaturation when connected to oxygen concentrators. Affected units require immediate action to prevent breathing issues.
There is the potential for patient desaturation events to occur under certain scenarios when the Life2000 ventilation system is connected with an oxygen concentrator.
Baxter is recalling certain Life2000 ventilators that could cause patient oxygen levels to drop if connected to an oxygen concentrator. This risk affects hospital units with specific serial numbers and requires immediate attention to prevent breathing problems.
The ventilator system can cause patient oxygen levels to drop when connected to an oxygen concentrator under certain conditions. This happens because the oxygen concentrator may not provide enough oxygen to the patient's system, leading to desaturation events.
Hospital users with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice are most at risk. Patients using these ventilators with oxygen concentrators may experience breathing difficulties.
Check for the serial numbers L190606-014, L191011-040, L200127-015, L200204-013 (for REF BT200011) or L200226-012, L200226-013, L200226-015 (for REF BT-20-0011) on the ventilator packaging.
Ensure the ventilator is not connected to an oxygen concentrator unless the manufacturer has provided specific instructions for safe use.
The recall is due to the potential for patient desaturation events when the Life2000 ventilator is connected to an oxygen concentrator under certain scenarios.
The affected serial numbers are L190606-014, L191011-040, L200127-015, L200204-013 for REF BT200011 and L200226-012, L200226-013, L200226-015 for REF BT-20-0011.
No, but you should check if the ventilator is connected to an oxygen concentrator and follow the manufacturer's instructions to prevent desaturation events.
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Subject: Recall Z-1141-2023 — Baxter Baxter Hello, I own a Baxter that is covered by recall Z-1141-2023 from Baxter. 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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