Class II — Baxter Healthcare Corporation
| Recalling firm | BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 32 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Reason | The replacement rechargeable batteries inserted into the Welch Allyn PocketScope handles have the potential to cause a short circuit in the handle, which can lead to exposure to excessive heat and user burns. |
| Product | 2.5 V replacement rechargeable batteries for Hillrom WELCH ALLYN PocketScope handles, Product Code 72600 |
| Quantity | 277 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
| Initiated | 2025-05-09 |
| Classified | 2025-06-11 |
| Recall number | Z-1962-2025 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Z-1962-2025).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/96825/
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