Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 277 units of replacement rechargeable batteries used in Welch Allyn PocketScope handles. These batteries can cause a short circuit in the handle, leading to excessive heat and potentially burning the user. If you have these specific batteries, you should contact the manufacturer or your distributor immediately to arrange for a return or replacement.
The batteries may short circuit while inside the device handle, causing the equipment to overheat. This poses a significant risk of thermal burns to healthcare professionals or other users handling the device during medical examinations.
Recall #: Z-1962-2025; Quantity: 277 units.
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