Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2295-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Draeger Medical, Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Quantity | 1,599 units |
| Location | Telford, PA, United States |
Official product description
Babytherm 8004/8010, Infant Warmer, Class II device, 510 K K971198, Catalog # FR00105 (Babytherm 8010), 2M30404 (Babytherm 8004), non sterile, software controlled. Product Usage: Babytherm 8004/8010 is an open care infant warmer system for warming premature babies, neonates and infants with a body weight of up to 8 kg (17.6 lbs). The device is intended for use in delivery rooms, operating rooms, maternity and obstetric units, neonatal and pediatric wards, neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. Therapy and nursing uses: - As a resuscitation table and in birthing rooms, obstetric units, and NICUs - As infant warmer bassinet during normal and intensive care - For infant re-warming and compensation of heat loss - For thermal stabilizing of infants with mattress heater (Babytherm 8010 only) - For gentle warming therapy using the combination of radiant and mattress heater - Cooling infants with fever (temperature of mattress below infant body temperature, Babytherm 8010 only) - With adjustable bed tilt for treatment of infants in Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg position - For weaning infants from incubators - For O2 and nebulizer therapy (with appropriate accessories) - For lowering an infant s bilirubin levels when using the phototherapy option
Why the product was recalled
Risk associated with operating the device in skin temperature mode with temperature sensors attached but no patient connected.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico and the states of AK,AL,AR,CA,CO,CT,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,MI,MN,MO,MS,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,RI,SC,TN,TS,TX,UT,VA,WA,WI,WV, and WY.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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