Covidien recalls Li-ion battery packs for BIS Vista and BIS View Monitoring Systems with date code 3114 or older (week 31, 2014) due to revised replacement instructions.
Revised replacement instructions for the Li-ion battery packs used in BIS Vista and BIS View Monitoring Systems
Covidien is recalling Li-ion battery packs for BIS Vista and BIS View Monitoring Systems that were manufactured with date code 3114 or older (week 31 of 2014). These batteries require updated replacement instructions to ensure safe use in medical monitoring systems.
The recalled batteries require revised replacement instructions to ensure safe use in medical monitoring systems. Without updated instructions, improper handling could lead to incorrect installation or potential safety issues.
Medical device users who own BIS Vista or BIS View Monitoring Systems with the specified battery packs are affected. Healthcare providers and patients using these systems with the recalled batteries are at risk if they do not follow the updated replacement instructions.
Check the battery's date code, which should be 3114 or older (week 31 of 2014). The product number is 186-0208 and the UDI-Device identifier is 10884521130319.
Look for the date code on the battery; if it is 3114 or older (week 31 of 2014), it is part of the recall.
Use the updated replacement instructions provided by Covidien to ensure safe installation of the battery.
Li-ion battery packs for BIS Vista and BIS View Monitoring Systems with date code 3114 or older (week 31 of 2014).
No, but you must follow the revised replacement instructions to ensure safe use.
Check the battery's date code; if it is 3114 or older (week 31 of 2014), it is part of the recall. The product number is 186-0208.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2958-2018 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-2958-2018 from Covidien. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
