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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

GE Giraffe and Panda T-Piece Resuscitation System labeled ***T-Piece Neonatal Patient Circuit Kit Disposable with Size 1 Mask***M1091335 QTY: 10 T-Piece Disposable Circuit, QTY: 10, M1091316 T-Piece Disposable Circuit Kit with Mask Size O; M1091365 QTY: 10 T-Piece Disposable Circuit Kit with Mask, Size 1, Lot 1981713 *** Ohmeda Medical, A Division of Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. A General Electric Company Laurel, MD 20723 USA MADE IN USA*** Provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscit

Reported: January 2, 2013 Initiated: June 26, 2012 #Z-0606-2013

Product Description

GE Giraffe and Panda T-Piece Resuscitation System labeled ***T-Piece Neonatal Patient Circuit Kit Disposable with Size 1 Mask***M1091335 QTY: 10 T-Piece Disposable Circuit, QTY: 10, M1091316 T-Piece Disposable Circuit Kit with Mask Size O; M1091365 QTY: 10 T-Piece Disposable Circuit Kit with Mask, Size 1, Lot 1981713 *** Ohmeda Medical, A Division of Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. A General Electric Company Laurel, MD 20723 USA MADE IN USA*** Provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscitation of infants.

Reason for Recall

Disposable T-Piece circuits used with resuscitation systems are unable to achieve maximum Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP) during the pre-use check out procedure.

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Units Affected
209,804 circuits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA, including DC and the states of AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, IL, KY, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO,MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV, and the countries of Albania, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Rep., Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, S. Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, and Arab Emirates,
Location
Waukesha, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GE Giraffe and Panda T-Piece Resuscitation System labeled ***T-Piece Neonatal Patient Circuit Kit Disposable with Size 1 Mask***M1091335 QTY: 10 T-Piece Disposable Circuit, QTY: 10, M1091316 T-Piece Disposable Circuit Kit with Mask Size O; M1091365 QTY: 10 T-Piece Disposable Circuit Kit with Mask, Size 1, Lot 1981713 *** Ohmeda Medical, A Division of Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. A General Electric Company Laurel, MD 20723 USA MADE IN USA*** Provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscitation of infants.. Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 209,804 circuits.
Why was this product recalled?
Disposable T-Piece circuits used with resuscitation systems are unable to achieve maximum Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP) during the pre-use check out procedure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 2, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0606-2013.