FDA Devices recall · Reported October 23, 2024
GE Heathcare Giraffe OmniBed; neo natal incubator
GE HealthCare has become aware that for certain Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe OmniBed Carestation devices, the screw that secures the doors that cover the warmer heaters may not hav…
Datex--ohmeda, INC. recalled GE Heathcare Giraffe OmniBed; neo natal incubator - a critical-severity action.
GE Heathcare Giraffe OmniBed; neo natal incubator was recalled by Datex--ohmeda, INC. in October 23, 2024. Reason: GE HealthCare has become aware that for certain Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe OmniBed Carestation devices, the …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0047-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Datex--ohmeda, INC. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-GE HealthCare has become aware that for certain Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe OmniBed Carestation devices, the ….
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- October 23, 2024
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0047-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.
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Product description
GE Heathcare Giraffe OmniBed; neo natal incubator
Reason for recall
GE HealthCare has become aware that for certain Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe OmniBed Carestation devices, the screw that secures the doors that cover the warmer heaters may not have been torqued to specification. This may lead to the doors becoming loose.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0047-2025 |
| Date reported | October 23, 2024 |
| Date initiated | September 3, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Datex--ohmeda, INC. |
| Firm location | Wauwatosa, WI |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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