Giraffe And Panda Stand-alone
Recall Summary Datex-Ohmeda Inc is recalling Giraffe and Panda Warmers with Integrated Resuscitation System (iRes) used in hospitals and laboratories in New Zealand. The manufacturer is issuing guidance about how the device should be used. This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious type.
- Recalling firm
- GE Healthcare Limited
- Product
- Giraffe and Panda Stand-alone. [Device]. Model: Giraffe Stand-alone Infant Resuscitation Systems; Giraffe and Panda Warmers with Integrated Resuscitation System (iRes). Also covers: Giraffe and Panda Warmers with Integrated Resuscitation System (iRes)
- Reason
- The manufacturer has become aware of a potential issue involving the air-oxygen blender knob shaft on certain integrated and stand-alone Resuscitation systems. In some cases, the blender knob shaft can loosen, which can affect the delivered oxygen concentration. If this occurs, the system can deliver an oxygen concentration that does not match the intended concentration set by the user, potentially resulting in hypoxia or hyperoxia in the patient.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- medical device recall
- Country
- New Zealand
- Agency
- MEDSAFE
- Recall date
- 2026-05-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory
Official recall notice from MEDSAFE
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