The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1672-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Welch Allyn GS777 Wall Transformer Recalled for Electrical Shock Risk

Welch Allyn is recalling GS777 Wall Transformers due to a potential risk of fluid ingress causing electrical shorts and shock.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Welch Allyn Inc is recalling the GS777 Wall Transformer, Model 77710, due to a potential risk of fluid ingress to the power supplies. This defect may result in an internal electrical short and possible electrical shock.

The affected units are intended for use in ambulatory and acute care settings. The recall covers 789,682 units distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous foreign countries. All serial numbers are affected.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected transformers and contact Welch Allyn Inc for further instructions on repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
GS777 Wall Transformer Model: 77710 Intended Use: The GS777 Wall Transformer is intended for use in ambulatory and acute care settings.
Manufacturer
Welch Allyn Inc
Affected units
789,682

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 (1)

  • All serial numbers

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Welch Allyn Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →