Voalte Patient Safety, Part Number 4.0, V4.0.000 to 4.0.401, used with the Centrella Bed
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2006-2023.
Baxter identified a potential risk where the "safety" monitoring and "bed exit" monitoring features may enter a permanent state of alert suppression. In this state, a caregiver may not be alerted remotely when assigned patient protocols (bed exit, siderail position, brakes off, height of bed changes, head of bed angle, and/or turn reminders) are turned off.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2006-2023.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2006-2023.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
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Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recall FAQ
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Voalte Patient Safety, Part Number 4.0, V4.0.000 to 4.0.401, used with the Centrella Bed. The notice was published on May 19, 2023 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 8 units are potentially affected.