# Major Recall Alert: Baxter Issues Urgent Fix for Centrella Smart+ Beds Due to Critical Nurse Call Alert Issue
Baxter Corporation has announced an **urgent medical device correction** for its Centrella Smart+ beds equipped with system software version 1.27.000. This action stems from a potentially dangerous issue involving these hospital beds and the **Rauland Responder 5 nurse call system**. Specifically, a fault in the interface may result in the **bed exit system failing to send remote alerts** to the nurse call system after a previous alert has been cancelled.
This malfunction poses significant risks, including the potential for **patient falls and serious injuries** like head trauma or musculoskeletal damage if caregivers are not alerted when a patient leaves the bed. While no injuries have been reported as of yet, the recall is an essential step in preventing avoidable accidents.
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## Why This Recall is Important
Hospital beds such as the **Centrella Smart+ Bed** are critical in patient care environments. Their **bed exit alert systems** are designed to notify caregivers when patients attempt to exit the bed, ensuring timely intervention and reducing the risk of falls.
The current fault in the interface with the **Rauland Responder 5 nurse call system** may prevent these remote alerts from reaching a nurse’s station, despite local alerts sounding on the bed itself. This could leave nurses unaware of a patient’s movement if they cannot hear the local alert noise.
### Key Risks Include:
- **Patient Falls**: A failure to deliver remote alerts increases the chance of patients falling when exiting the bed unsupervised.
- **Potential Injuries**: Falls can lead to critical injuries, such as head trauma and other musculoskeletal damage.
Healthcare organizations must address this issue swiftly to ensure patient safety in care facilities that use the Centrella Smart+ beds.
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## Details of the Recall
Here’s what we know about the recall on the **Centrella Smart+ Beds**:
- **Product Name**: Centrella Smart+ Bed
- **Affected Software Version**: 1.27.000
- **Manufacturer**: Baxter Corporation
- **Problem Identified**: Remote alerts of the bed exit system may fail to function properly with the **Rauland Responder 5 nurse call system** in certain scenarios.
- **Incident Risks**: Potential for undetected patient falls and serious injuries.
- **Recall Start Date**: September 19, 2024
- **Reports of Injury**: None reported to date.
For official details and updates, read the official recall notice on the [Government of Canada recalls website](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/centrella-smart-bed).
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## What You Should Do
If your facility uses Centrella Smart+ Beds with software version 1.27.000, Baxter Corporation urges you to take immediate corrective measures:
- **Check Compatibility**: Ensure your nurse call system’s interface is functioning correctly with the affected beds.
- **Follow Manufacturer Instructions**: Refer to the instructions provided by Baxter for addressing the issue.
- **Monitor Alerts Manually**: As a temporary fix, ensure staff monitor local bed exit alerts closely to reduce the risk of missed notifications.
- **Contact Baxter**: Reach out to Baxter Corporation for further guidance or technical support.
Ensuring the safety of your patients must remain the top priority. Stay vigilant and address any potential issues promptly.
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- **Download a Recall Tracking App**: Use apps that notify you of recalls in real-time.
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- **Set a Safety Routine**: Regularly audit medical devices in your facility for software updates or recalls.
Stay on top of recalls to protect your patients and staff. Bookmark the official [Centrella Smart+ Bed recall notice here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/centrella-smart-bed) and share this critical update with your network.