GE Healthcare - Giraffe Warmer;Panda Warmer;Panda iRes Warmer, Giraffe Stand-alone Infant Resusci...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1070-2014 — Class I — October 1, 2013
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1070-2014 |
| Classification | Class I — Serious risk |
| Date Initiated | October 1, 2013 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Location | Waukesha, WI |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 12, 373 units total, 8,807 = US, 3,394 = OUS, 172 = unknown |
Product Description
GE Healthcare - Giraffe Warmer;Panda Warmer;Panda iRes Warmer, Giraffe Stand-alone Infant Resuscitation System. Product Usage: 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. Pulmonary resuscitation includes practices necessary to establish a clear airway and provide oxygen or air/oxygen mixtures and/or manual ventilation to the infant. These are clinical practices that represent the established standard of care.
Reason for Recall
Oxygen and air wall inlet fittings on the back panel of the resuscitation systems were reversed during assembly.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL,GA. HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY; and the countries of Albania, Austria, Australia, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Guatemala, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungry, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Turkey, United Arab, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
Lot / Code Information
QABR50042, QABR50036, QABR50082, QABR50110, QABR50111, QABR50031, QABR50008, QABS50107, QABS50108, QABS50139, QABR50009, QABR50043, QABS50017, QABS50072, QABS50129, QABS50076, QABR50005, QABR50060, QABR50035, QABS50084, QABS50100, QABR50038, QABR50023, QABR50095, QABR50097, QABS50151, QABS50153, QABS50154, QABR50137, QABR50144, QABR50002, QABR50001, QABR50015, QABS50119, QABS50122, QABR50112, QABR50129, QABS50098, QABS50099, QABS50101, QABR50124, QABR50141, QABR50028, QABS50148, QABR50109, QABR50030, QABR50217, QABR50159, QABR50160, QABR50161, QABR50163, QABR50165, QABR50166, QABR50167, QABR50172, QABR50173, QABR50174, QABR50175, QABR50176, QABR50177, QABR50178, QABR50179, QABR50180, QABR50181, QABR50182, QABR50183, QABR50184, QABR50185, QABR50186, QABR50187, QABR50188, QABR50189, QABR50190, QABR50191, QABR50192, QABR50193, QABR50195, QABR50209, QABR50211,QABR50212, QABR50213, QABR50214, QABR50216, QABR50219, QABR50220, QABR50222, QABR50223, QABR50224, QABR50225,QABR50232, QABR50233, QABR50234, QABR50235, QABR50236, QABR50237, QABS50120, QABS50130, QABS50132, QABR50218, QABR50221, QABR50019, QABR50032, QABR50139, QABR50142, QABR50164, QABR50194, QABR50198, QABR50199, QABR50130, QABR50046, QABR50025, QABR50058, QABR50059, QABR50033, QABR50039, QABR50061, QABR50062, QABR50063, QABR50006, QABR50048, QABS50052, QABS50053, QABS50067, QABS50028, QABS50050, QABS50051, QABR50047, QABS50083, QABR50020, QABS50025, QABS50029, QABR50016, QABR50169, QABR50170, QABR50171, QABS50071, QABS50118, QABS50147, QABR50040, QABR50044, QABR50078, QABR50084, QABR50150, QABR50231, QABR50014, QABS50077, QABS50078, QABS50079, QABS50134, QABS50140, QABS50131, QABR50208, QABR50210, QABS50018, QABS50019, QABS50150, QABS50149, QABS50160, QABR50041, QABR50022, QABR50017, QABR50010, QABR50012, QABR50136, QABR50138, QABS50024, QABS50048, QABS50049, QABR50135, QABR50143, QABR50145, QABR50146, QABR50147, QABR50162, QABR50196, QABR50197, QABR50200, QABR50201, QABR50003, QABR50051, QABR50052, QABR50057, QABR50096, QABR50098, QABR50099, QABR50081, QABS50020, QABS50016, QABR50134, QABR50080, QABR50083, QABS50117, QABS50141, QABR50148, QABR50151, QABR50152, QABS50061, QABS50062, QABS50105, QABS50136, QABS50075, QABR50115, QABS50152, QABR50054, QABR50029, QABS50142, QABS50143, QABS50095, QABS50097, QABR50055, QABR50094, QABS50064, QABS50065, QABS50066, QABS50080, QABS50081, QABS50082, QABR50114, QABR50027, QABR50056, QABR50131, QABR50037, QABR50007, QABS50133, QABR50215, QABS50121,QABR50140, QABR50034, QABR50024, QABR50079, QABR50049, QABR50050, QABS50073, QABS50074, QABR50011, QABR50125, QABR50018, QABR50026, QABR50004, QABR50113, QABR50168, QABR50053, QABR50077, QABR50085, QABS50015, QABR50045, QABR50013, QABR50021, QABR50149, QABR50153, QABS50031, QABS50032, QABS50058, QABS50059, QABS50060, QABS50063, QABR50203, QABR50204, QABR50093, QABS50106, QABS50123, QABS50124, QABS50125, QABS50126, QABS50137 QABS50138, QABR50205, QABR50207, QABS50104, QABS50022, QABS50055, QABS50056, QABS50057, QABS50128, QABS50096, QABR50202, QABS50014 QABS50111 QABS50112 QABS50113 QABS50114 QABS50033 QABS50034 QABS50035 QABS50036 QABS50037 QABS50038 QABS50039 QABS50040 QABS50041 QABS50042 QABS50043 QABS50044 QABS50045 QABR50238 QABR50239 QABR50240 QABR50241 QABR50242 QABR50243 QABR50244 QABR50245 QABR50246 QABR50247 QABR50248 QABR50249 QABR50250 QABR50251 QABR50252 QABR50254 QABR50255 QABR50256 QABR50257 QABR50258 QABR50259 QABR50260 QABR50261 QABR50262 QABR50263 QABR50264 QABR50265 QABR50266 QABR50267 QABR50269 QABR50270 QABR50271 QABR50272 QABR50273 QABS50046 QABS50135 QABS50007 QABS50009 QABS50030 QABS50047 QABR50120 QABR50121 QABS50085 QABS50144 QABS50145 QABR50127 QABS50087 QABS50088 QABS50089 QABR50128 QABR50154 QABR50155 QABR50156 QABR50157 QABR50158 QABR50268 QABS50109 QABS50110 QABR50226 QABR50228 QABR50227 QABR50229 QABR50253 QABS50001 QABS50002 QABS50003 QABS50004 QABS50005 QABS50006 QABS50008 QABS50010 QABS50011 QABS50012 QABS50013 QABS50068 QABS50090 QABS50091 QABS50092 QABS50093 QABS50094 QABS50127
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.