# Major Recall Alert: CARESCAPE ONE, Portrait VSM Recalled Due to Potential Monitoring Loss on Key Patient Monitors
A significant safety recall has been issued for CARESCAPE ONE and Portrait Vital Signs Monitors (VSM). The affected products may experience a **potential loss of monitoring** when powered by certain batteries, posing risks to patient safety. Here's everything you need to know about this important recall and how to take action.
## Why This Recall is Important
Patient monitors are critical in healthcare settings, ensuring continuous observation of vital signs for safe medical care. The **CARESCAPE ONE, CARESCAPE B450, and Portrait VSM monitors** play a pivotal role in providing accurate, real-time monitoring of patients.
When powered by specific batteries, these devices may lose their monitoring capabilities. This malfunction could result in potential delays in critical medical interventions, increasing the risk for adverse outcomes. Healthcare professionals and institutions that rely on these products must act promptly to address this issue to prevent potential harm.
If you use any of these devices in your hospital, clinic, or personal practice, it’s crucial to understand the details of the recall and the required next steps.
## Details of the Recall
The recall impacts the following products and models:
- **Brand**: CARESCAPE ONE, Portrait VSM
- **Affected Products**:
- CARESCAPE B450
- B1x5M/B1x5P VSP3.0
- B1x5M/B1x5P VSP4.0
- Portrait Vital Signs Monitor
**Reason for Recall**: The devices may experience a **potential loss of monitoring capabilities** when powered by specific battery types.
**Date Announced**: [30360]
For more detailed information, visit the official notice on the Canadian government's recall website: [https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/carescape-one-and-portrait-vsm](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/carescape-one-and-portrait-vsm).
## What You Should Do
If your organization or healthcare practice uses the affected products:
- **Check Your Devices**: Verify if you own any of the recalled devices. Cross-reference product model numbers and serial numbers with the official recall notice.
- **Stop Using the Affected Batteries**: Discontinue the use of specific batteries that may cause monitoring failures. Contact the manufacturer for guidance.
- **Contact the Manufacturer/Distributor**: Reach out to the supplier or manufacturer for next steps, including returning or replacing the impacted products or batteries.
- **Notify Your Team**: Share the recall notice with all relevant staff to ensure everyone understands the safety risks associated with the products.
Patient safety is paramount, and proper action can prevent potential hazards in clinical settings. Prioritize reviewing your devices and initiating corrective measures.
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For official details and ongoing updates regarding this recall, visit the [Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts Website](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/carescape-one-and-portrait-vsm). Ensure that you act promptly to protect the safety of patients and healthcare teams alike.
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By staying proactive, you can help maintain the highest standard of safety in your healthcare practice or personal environment. Don't wait—act today to address this important recall!