PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Panda¿ iRes Infant Warmers integrated with Nellcor SpO2. Controlled infrared heat to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology with integrated monitoring feature used for continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate (measured by a SpO2 sensor).

Reported: May 14, 2014 Initiated: April 2, 2014 #Z-1548-2014

Product Description

Panda¿ iRes Infant Warmers integrated with Nellcor SpO2. Controlled infrared heat to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology with integrated monitoring feature used for continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate (measured by a SpO2 sensor).

Reason for Recall

Medical device software may be defective and may cause user-set alarm limits to result in false positive or false negative Oxygen saturation and pulse rate alarm notifications to the caregiver.

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Healthcare
Units Affected
723 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Location
Laurel, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Panda¿ iRes Infant Warmers integrated with Nellcor SpO2. Controlled infrared heat to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology with integrated monitoring feature used for continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate (measured by a SpO2 sensor).. Recalled by GE Healthcare. Units affected: 723 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Medical device software may be defective and may cause user-set alarm limits to result in false positive or false negative Oxygen saturation and pulse rate alarm notifications to the caregiver.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 14, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1548-2014.