Risk
Risk of explosion during use or if the battery is depleted.
Models affected
Only batteries with best before dates of ’08-2018’ and ‘09-2018’ are affected.
If you purchased these batteries from NHS Supply Chain, their codes (NPC) are given below:
| NPC (England only) | Manufacturer product code | Description | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHD3582 | A675P MF | R44 zinc air size 675 for cochlear implants | ZeniPower |
| GHD3583 | A675 MF | R44 zinc air size 675 | ZeniPower |
| GHD3584 | A13 MF | R48 zinc air size 13 | ZeniPower |
| GHD3585 | A312 MF | R41 zinc air size 312 | ZeniPower |
| GHD3586 | A10 MF | R70 zinc air size 10 | ZeniPower |
Since 13 January 2016, NHS Supply Chain has received new supplies of batteries, which do not exhibit this problem.
Details
Hearing aid batteries supplied in a plastic blister pack.
What to do next
If you have any affected batteries please stop using them immediately and contact your supplier for further details on what action to take.
More information is available here:
Electrical Safety First recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it until it has been checked by the manufacturer.
