Baxter Healthcare is recalling approximately 6,597 units of various Hillrom Welch Allyn diagnostic cardiology systems, including HScribe, Q-Stress, and XScribe models. The recall was initiated because the software may assign duplicate identification numbers to different exam files. This defect can cause a patient's heart monitoring data or stress test results to be saved under a different patient's name in hospital database systems. Affected models were distributed worldwide and include software versions released between 2005 and 2019. Consumers should contact Baxter Healthcare or their healthcare provider for guidance on necessary software corrections.
If a hospital record system relies only on these identification numbers to accept files, the physiological data of one patient could be mistakenly attached to the record of another. This mismatch may lead to incorrect diagnoses or improper medical treatments based on the wrong patient's data.
Risk assessment and software guidance for healthcare facilities
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response
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