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Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitor and Electrocardiograph

Issued April 15, 2025
Issue
Baxter Corporation is issuing urgent medical device correction for devices which experienced battery-related fires due to use of third-party, after-market batteries (not approved by Baxter). Baxter will update IFUs and service manuals to include instructions to only use Baxter approved battery for replacement and highlight risks associated with using unapproved battery. Recall start date: March 19, 2025
Hazard description
Performance
Product
Product name
Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitor and Electrocardiograph
Reference
ID
RA-77252