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 desaturation if connected to an oxygen concentrator. This risk means affected units must be checked and corrected to ensure safe breathing support.
The ventilator may cause patient desaturation (low oxygen levels) when connected to an oxygen concentrator under certain conditions. This happens because the system's design can lead to improper oxygen flow during specific usage scenarios.
Healthcare providers using the Life2000 ventilator for patient care are most at risk. Patients receiving ventilatory support with the recalled units could experience breathing difficulties if connected to an oxygen concentrator.
Check for the serial numbers listed in the recall notice: L1912010-050, L1905010-081, and other specific numbers provided. The product is a ventilator for medical breathing support sold under Baxter Healthcare Corporation.
Ensure the ventilator is not connected to an oxygen concentrator until the recall remedy is completed.
Reach out to Baxter Healthcare Corporation for guidance on the recall and necessary actions for affected units.
The recall is due to the potential for patient desaturation events when the Life2000 ventilator is connected with an oxygen concentrator under certain scenarios.
Check if your ventilator's serial number is listed in the recall notice. If it is, contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation for instructions on safe use or replacement.
The recall states there is a potential for patient desaturation events, which could lead to breathing difficulties. However, the remedy does not specify immediate stop-use, so the risk level is use_caution.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1142-2023 — Baxter Baxter Hello, I own a Baxter that is covered by recall Z-1142-2023 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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