Baxter recalls Hillrom WatchCare incontinence system for 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 WatchCare incontinence management system due to possible radio frequency emissions that could interfere with medical devices. This poses a risk to patients using connected medical equipment.
The WatchCare device may emit radio frequency signals that could interfere with other medical devices. This interference might cause inaccurate readings or malfunctions in devices like infusion pumps, insulin pumps, and fetal monitors.
Patients using the WatchCare system with medical devices like infusion pumps or fetal monitors are most at risk. Healthcare facilities that use this system for incontinence care may also be affected.
Check for the product code P0069790: This system is sold with Centrella beds and has specific serial numbers. The UDI/DI number 887761984998 is also associated with this recall.
Verify if your WatchCare device works with medical equipment like infusion pumps or fetal monitors.
Reach out to Baxter Healthcare for guidance on potential interference risks.
The recall states potential interference with medical devices, but does not specify a risk of serious injury.
Look for product code P00697905 or UDI/DI number 887761984998 on the device.
The recall does not mention any remedy or fix for the interference problem.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0142-2023 — Baxter Healthcare Baxter Healthcare Hello, I own a Baxter Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0142-2023 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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