Reported Jan 18, 2017 · Terminated
Infant Warmer System (IWS)
GE Healthcare, LLC
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: GE Healthcare, LLC · 3000 N Grandview Blvd · Waukesha, WI · 53188-1615
Is this the product you have?
- Infant Warmer System (IWS)
- Lot codes and dates
- Medical device listing number
D103053D103054D103056D103057D183529
- Medical device listing number
- Amount recalled
- 32,073 (US = 24,361; OUS = 7,712)
Why it was recalled
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue related to loose screws in the Heater Head of the Infant Warmer System (IWS). Hot screws from the Heater Head of the IWS could fall onto the bed if the Heater Head assembly has been improperly serviced. This situation can be clinically hazardous because thermal injury to a patient could result. Two injuries have been reported as a result of this issue.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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