Medical Device Recall: GE Giraffe Warmer, Model/Catalog Number M1118179-01090979. Infant radiant warmers provide infrared heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiolo
Wipro GE Healthcare Private Ltd. · August 9, 2024
Reason for Recall
GE HealthCare has become aware that complete electrical safety testing was not conducted during manufacturing of certain Giraffe and Panda iRes Warmers. There are multiple electrical safety protections included in the product design. However, because the electrical safety testing in manufacturing was incomplete for these devices, there is the potential for leakage current to exceed IEC 60601 limits.
Product Description
GE Giraffe Warmer, Model/Catalog Number M1118179-01090979. Infant radiant warmers provide infrared heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology. Infant radiant warmers may be used to facilitate the neonate's transition to the external environment or to provide a controlled open environment.
Distribution
US and Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, ITALY, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, SWITZERLAND, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
Quantity Affected
1
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-3080-2024
Status: ongoing
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