Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0141-2025 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Completed |
| Recalling firm | DATEX--OHMEDA, Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Quantity | 224 units |
| Location | Wauwatosa, WI, United States |
Official product description
GE Healthcare Giraffe Incubator Carestation CS1, Infant Incubator. Model Numbers: 1) 2082844-002-01040417; 2) 2082844-002-01044956; 3) 2082844-002-01058424; 4) 2082844-002-01069017; 5) 2082844-002-01089666; 6) 2082844-002-01090474; 7) 2082844-002-01091269; 8) 2082844-002-01093489; 9) 2082844-002-01113262; 10) 2082844-002-01113711; 11) 2082844-002-01123085; 12) 2082844-002-01123918; 13) 2082844-002-01128966; 14) 2082844-002-01133042; 15) 2082844-002-01146447; 16) 2082844-002-100205; 17) 2082844-002-100749; 18) 2082844-002-100752; 19) 2082844-002-100995; 20) 2082844-002-101425; 21) 2082844-002-523548; 22) 2082844-002-529928; 23) 2082844-002-594800; 24) 2082844-002-643544; 25) 2082844-002-925841; 26) 2082844-002-965540; 27) 2082844-002-982916; 28) 2082844-002-983420; 29) 2082844-002-993905; 30) 2082844-002-995018; 31) 2082844-002-995799; 32) 2082844-002-998943; Radiant infant warmer
Why the product was recalled
Prior to current established manufacturing practices, higher levels of airborne formaldehyde exposure from newly manufactured incubators could be seen during clinical use that would rapidly decrease over a week. Affected customers were notified in June 2023 to run incubators for a week to potentially off gas any residual airborne formaldehyde. The general scientific consensus is that sensory irritation of the eyes is the most sensitive endpoint with respect to exposure to airborne formaldehyde and is the adverse effect clinically experienced at the lowest concentration.
Distribution information
worldwide
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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