Datex Ohmeda, Inc. dba GE Healthcare Recalls
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Corometrics MODEL 250 Series Maternal/ Fetal Monitor, Models 256 and 259, part number 2024489-002. Intended for monitoring fetal and maternal vital signs: fetal heart rate; optional fetal movement detection, FHR and UA alarms; maternal uterine activity; heart/pulse rate, blood pressure and %SP02.
Communication connector within monitor is defective and may cause potential loss of telemetry.
The recalling firm notified healthcare professionals by an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 07/01/2008 to Healthcare Administrators, Risk Managers, Nurse Managers and Directors of Clinical Engineering. The letter advised of a defect in a communication board that may cause a potential loss of telemetry monitoring. The firm recommended that the device should not be used with the firm's 340 Series telemetry system pending replacement of the defective board by service engineers. The Healthcare Professionals are asked to contact the GE Healthcare Technical Support center at 1-800-558-7044.
Panda iRes and Giraffe Infant Warmers, labeled in part*** GE Healthcare 8880 Gorman Road Laurel, MD 20723 U.S.A. www.gehealthcare.com*** Infant radiant warmers provide infrared heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology.
Medical device software may be subject to signal interference of the Hands Free Alarm Silence feature that could impact patient safety.
The recalling firm notified Hospital Administrators, NICU Nursing Manager/Labor & Delivery Nursing Managers and Heads of Biomedical Engineering departments at consignee locations by certified letter on 05/20/08. The notification was flagged as "Urgent Medical Device Correction" and advised consignees of safety issues and recommended actions when using the device. The notification advised that the safest way to mitigate the potential interference issue is to disable the Hands Free Alarm Silence. Users were informed that once a permanent correction action is identified, service representatives will implement the correction. For assistance, contact GE Healthcare at 1-800-345-2700.
Giraffe OmniBed, labeled in part: ***GE Healthcare 8880 Gorman Road Laurel, MD 20723 U.S.A. www.gehealthcare.com***. The OmniBed is a combination of an infant incubator and an infant warmer. The device can be operated as an incubator or as a warmer and can transition from one mode to the other on user's demand.
Manufacturer of neonatal incubators changed the device labeling to account for new use and care instructions.
A notification letter (Urgent Medical Device Correction) was sent to consignees on 06/20/08. The notification letter addressed healthcare professionals, including neonatal, infection control and nursing departments at medical facilities. In add tion, the letter advised of revisions to the current Giraffe OmniBed cleaning instructions contained in the product Operators Manual. Instructions were enclosed with the notification letter and are intended to supplement those already present in the manual. Contact the GE Healthcare Technical Support center at 1-800-558-7044 for questions or additional information. If outside of the USA, please contact your local GE Healthcare Service Representative.
Ohmeda Giraffe SPOT PT Lite Phototherapy System
Phototherapy medical device may lose its position and can cause a safety hazard to the patient.
The firm notified consignees by letter on 08/05/2005 and advised of field correction of the devices in 2 phases. The letter is lot specific and provides for an interim workaround and includes an adhesive sticker and instructions for tagging the device with a warning statement containing restriction for use : 'This phototherapy light should ONLY be used on patients in closed incubators.' The letter further advises of firm''s plan to provide free, mandatory repair at a later date, pending hardware solution.