United StatesBattery Charging Station model 0998-00-0802 (UDI 10607567111964) made by Datascope Corp. is affected; it is the optional dual‑bay charger used for Cardiosave IABP lithium‑ion batteries. It was recalled because a protruding screw in the left battery bay can limit full insertion of certain batteries and prevent proper charging; the right bay is not affected.
What's being recalled
Battery Charging Station; Model: 0998-00-0802;
Recalling firm: Datascope Corp., Mahwah, NJ, United States.
How to identify it
Model: 0998-00-0802; UDI: 10607567111964; Serial Numbers: 200019347EAI, 200019847EAI, 200019447EAI, 210018625EAI, 210017925EAI, 210017525EAI, 210018425EAI, 210020144EAI, 210020944EAI, 210022544EAI, 210020244EAI, 210022144EAI, 210020044EAI, 210020544EAI, 210021344EAI, 210023244EAI, 210018025EAI, 210019025EAI, 210021144EAI, 210021044EAI, 210022344EAI, 210019225EAI, 210019125EAI, 210018525EAI, 210022844EAI, 200017647EAI, 210019725EAI, 210022744EAI;
The hazard
The Battery Charging Station is an optional dual-bay charger used to charge the Cardiosave IABP Lithium- Ion batteries when they are not being used to operate the IABP. Getinge has identified that a protruding screw in the left battery bay limits full insertion of certain batteries and prevents proper charging. The right bay of the Battery Charging Station is not affected by this issue.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
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Where it was sold
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, DC, GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, NC, TX, WA, WI and the countries of Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Norway.
The official notice
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