Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0748-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Report date | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 15, 2012 |
| Quantity | 276 units total, 109 of those nationwide. |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
GE Healthcare - Giraffe and Panda T-Piece Resuscitation System The T-piece Resuscitation System [ventilator, emergency powered resuscitator]/Panda Bag and Mask Resuscitation System provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscitation of infants.
Why the product was recalled
Oxygen and air wall inlet fittings on the back panel of the resuscitation systems were reversed during assembly.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL,GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND ,NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA ,TX, VT, WA, WI and WV; and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, New Zealand, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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