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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1559-2025·Announced 2025-04-23

Welch Allyn CONNEX Power Management Stand Recalled for Battery Fires

Baxter is recalling all 114,202 units of Welch Allyn CONNEX Power Management Stands due to battery-related fires when third-party batteries are used. Only Baxter-approved batteries should be used with these devices.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class II medical device recall involves reported battery-related fires, which constitute significant property damage and injury risk. No hospitalizations or fatalities were reported.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling all units of the Welch Allyn CONNEX Accessory Power Management Stand (114,202 units total). These devices have been distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States.

Barxter identified customer reports of battery-related fires in affected devices. Investigation determined that fires occurred when third-party, after-market batteries not approved by Baxter were used. Devices using Baxter-approved batteries do not present this fire hazard.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should immediately discontinue use of non-Baxter-approved batteries with these devices. Use only batteries officially approved by Baxter Healthcare. Contact Baxter for guidance on approved battery options.

The recalled product

Product
Welch Allyn CONNEX Accessory Power Management Stand:
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Hazard
  • fire

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

  • All Serial Numbers. Product Code: 7000-APM
  • UDI-DI: 00732094210613
  • Product Code: 75-HCA-CTB
  • UDI-DI: 00732094240597
  • Product Code: 75-HCA-MTB
  • UDI-DI: 00732094240603

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.