FDA recall record

Lumitex Giraffe Blue Spot PT LiteTM Phototherapy System, Model Numbers M1224917, M1231533 recall — FDA Z-0923-2020

There is a potential for some systems built between 2014 and Jan 2018 to have a light output falling below the recommended minimum output. This problem…

Class IIclassification
Z-0923-2020official record ID
Feb 12, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0923-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmLumitex Inc.
Report dateFeb 12, 2020
Recall initiation dateDec 11, 2019
Quantity6837
LocationStrongsville, OH, United States

Official product description

Giraffe Blue Spot PT LiteTM Phototherapy System, Model Numbers M1224917, M1231533, M1225025, M1224961, M1224958, M1224957, M1224959, M1224963, M1225773, M1225066, M1224960, M1225059, M1225023, M1225060, M1225063, M1225064, M1225024, M1231622, M1236303, M1238489, M1238490, M1238492, M1238493, M1238495, M1238499, M1238503, M1238505, M1238507, M1238508, 2063860-001, 2063862-001, 2063870-001, 2063873-001, 2063874-001, 2071393-001, 2080916-001, 2089424-001

Why the product was recalled

There is a potential for some systems built between 2014 and Jan 2018 to have a light output falling below the recommended minimum output. This problem has been associated with exposure of the light pipe to elevated temperatures, which is contra-indicated in the Operation, Maintenance, and Service Manual.

Distribution information

The products were distributed to the following US states: WI.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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