Becton Dickinson recalls Site~Rite 8 Ultrasound Systems that may abruptly shut down without warning when running on battery power. This could cause interruptions in medical imaging.
The indicator may show available charge when the battery is close to depletion. As a result, the Site~Rite 8 has the potential to abruptly shut down, without advance warning to the user, when running on battery power only
Becton Dickinson is recalling Site~Rite 8 Ultrasound Systems that may abruptly shut down when running on battery power only, without warning. This could interrupt medical imaging procedures and pose a risk during critical patient care.
The system's battery indicator may show available charge when the battery is nearly depleted. This can cause the device to shut down unexpectedly while in use, potentially interrupting critical medical imaging procedures.
Healthcare providers using the Site~Rite 8 Ultrasound Systems for medical imaging are most at risk, particularly during procedures requiring continuous operation.
Check for the following catalog numbers: 9770500, 9770500R, 9770501, 9770501R, 9770550, 9770552, 9770553, 9770554, 9770555, 9770600, 9770600X, 9770600Y. All serial numbers are affected.
Look for the battery indicator showing available charge when the battery is nearly depleted.
Reach out to Becton Dickinson for guidance on next steps if the device is affected.
The Site~Rite 8 Ultrasound Systems may abruptly shut down without warning when running on battery power only, which could interrupt medical imaging procedures.
Catalog numbers 9770500, 9770500R, 9770501, 9770501R, 9770550, 9770552, 9770553, 9770554, 9770555, 9770600, 9770600X, 9770600Y and all serial numbers.
No immediate stop is required, but users should monitor the battery indicator and contact Becton Dickinson if the device shuts down unexpectedly.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0518-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0518-2020 from Becton Dickinson. 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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