Baxter recalls Hillrom Watch Care Incontinence Management System for Progressa Bed due to potential radio frequency interference with medical devices like infusion pumps and fetal monitors.
Radio frequency emission from a functioning WatchCare device may potentially impact other devices (including, but not limited to telemetry devices, bladder scanner, fetal monitor/doppler, infusion pumps, and insulin pumps).
Baxter is recalling Hillrom's Watch Care Incontinence Management System for Progressa beds because it may emit radio frequency that could interfere with medical devices. This could affect critical equipment like infusion pumps and fetal monitors if used in hospitals.
The Watch Care device may emit radio frequency emissions that could interfere with other medical devices. This includes critical equipment like infusion pumps, insulin pumps, fetal monitors, and bladder scanners. Interference could lead to incorrect readings or malfunctions in these devices.
Hospital staff and patients using the Progressa bed with the Watch Care system are most at risk. The system is designed for hospital use, so affected individuals are typically healthcare workers or patients in medical facilities.
Check for the product code P00697903 on the device. The system is sold with Progressa beds and has a unique serial number starting with 00887761998889.
Look for the product code P00697903 and serial number starting with 00887761998889 on the device.
The recall states that radio frequency emissions may potentially impact other medical devices, so it's recommended to check for the recall and take action steps.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product details and contact Baxter Healthcare for further instructions.
The recall does not state that this could cause serious injury; it only mentions potential interference with medical devices.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0143-2023 — Baxter Healthcare Baxter Healthcare Hello, I own a Baxter Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0143-2023 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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