Date code range: 0001xx through 0152xx. All defective power supplies fall within the date code of week 1, 2000 and week 52, 2001. The date code can be found on the underside of the power supply, embossed at the top of the text. It will be in the format of 0108A3, which means ''01'' is the year 2001, ''08'' is week 8 and ''A3'' is the line A3.
Note published by the authorities from the Netherlands: This message is a warning from the manufacturer. After placing a medical device on the market, the manufacturer is obliged to follow the device and, where necessary, to improve it. When there is a risk for the user, the manufacturer must take action. The manufacturer informs users and the inspection of this action with a warning (Field Safety Notice). See also medical device warnings. This is part of the supervision of medical technology.