Recall Z-0048-2025

Datex--Ohmeda, Inc. · initiated September 3, 2024

Class I Open, Classified

Class I – dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death

Product

GE Heathcare Giraffe OmniBed Carestation, Model Number 2082844-001-XXX; neo natal incubator

Codes / lots: All models

Reason for recall

GE HealthCare has become aware that for certain Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe OmniBed Carestation devices, the screw that secures the doors that cover the warmer heaters may not have been torqued to specification. This may lead to the doors becoming loose.

FDA-determined cause: Use error

Action taken

GE HealthCare issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 09/03/2024 via Fed-Ex. The notice explained the problem with the device, safety issue, and requested the following: Download the Service Manual Addendum (5971733) from the GE HealthCare Customer Documentation Portal: https://www.gehealthcare.com/support/manuals. Inspect the heater door mounting screw on your device. If the screw is not appropriately tightened, complete steps 9 and 10 of Section 1.1 of the Service Manual Addendum (5971733).

Details

Recall number
Z-0048-2025
Initiated
September 3, 2024
Posted by FDA
October 17, 2024
Product code
FMZ – Incubator, Neonatal
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Recalling firm
Datex--Ohmeda, Inc., Wauwatosa, WI

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0047-2025 Class IGE Heathcare Giraffe OmniBed; neo natal incubatorGE HealthCare has become aware that for certain Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe OmniBed Carestation devices, the… 09/03/2024Open, Classified