Giraffe Warmer, Panda Warmer (2019-03-21)

Starting date:

March 21, 2019

Posting date:

April 5, 2019

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-69498

Last updated: 2019-04-05

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected Products

1. Giraffe Warmer
2. Panda Warmer

Reason

GE Healthcare has become aware that the bedside panels, and latch areas on the warmer can crack or break if the unit is moved using the bedside panels instead of the front handle or the maneuvering handle. If an infant impacts a bedside panel with a cracked or broken latch, the panel can disengage and fall open, no longer protecting the infant from falling from the warmer.

Affected products