PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Giraffe OmniBed Carestation CS1 - Product Usage: The device can be operated as an incubator or as a warmer and can transition from one mode to the other on user s demand. It cannot be operated in both modes at the same time. Incubators and warmers provide heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo regulate based on their own physiology.

Reported: November 13, 2019 Initiated: July 26, 2019 #Z-0281-2020

Product Description

Giraffe OmniBed Carestation CS1 - Product Usage: The device can be operated as an incubator or as a warmer and can transition from one mode to the other on user s demand. It cannot be operated in both modes at the same time. Incubators and warmers provide heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo regulate based on their own physiology.

Reason for Recall

Fasteners potentially torqued to a value less than the specified value and can potentially cause the canopy to become detached and fall.

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Units Affected
59 devices (50 US, 9 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide distributions - US Nationwide in the states of CA, CT, FL, ID, IL, KS, MI, NC, NC, NJ, NM, PA, TX, VA. Countries of China, France, Germany, Korea, Republic of China.
Location
Waukesha, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Giraffe OmniBed Carestation CS1 - Product Usage: The device can be operated as an incubator or as a warmer and can transition from one mode to the other on user s demand. It cannot be operated in both modes at the same time. Incubators and warmers provide heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo regulate based on their own physiology.. Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 59 devices (50 US, 9 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
Fasteners potentially torqued to a value less than the specified value and can potentially cause the canopy to become detached and fall.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 13, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0281-2020.