diff --git a/devices/MK22F51212/drivers/fsl_i2c.c b/devices/MK22F51212/drivers/fsl_i2c.c
index 84943b5..1414a2d 100644
--- a/devices/MK22F51212/drivers/fsl_i2c.c
+++ b/devices/MK22F51212/drivers/fsl_i2c.c
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
  * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  */
 #include "fsl_i2c.h"
-#include "init_peripherials.h"
+
 /*******************************************************************************
  * Definitions
  ******************************************************************************/
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ static i2c_isr_t s_i2cMasterIsr;
 static i2c_isr_t s_i2cSlaveIsr;
 
 /* SGF @brief Extern counter to ensure that I2C is always alive */
-extern uint32_t I2C_Watchdog;
+uint32_t I2C_Watchdog;
 
 /*******************************************************************************
  * Codes
diff --git a/devices/MK22F51212/drivers/fsl_i2c.h b/devices/MK22F51212/drivers/fsl_i2c.h
index 41a9afb..ab76648 100644
--- a/devices/MK22F51212/drivers/fsl_i2c.h
+++ b/devices/MK22F51212/drivers/fsl_i2c.h
@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@
 
 #include "fsl_common.h"
 
+extern uint32_t I2C_Watchdog;
+
 /*!
  * @addtogroup i2c_driver
  * @{