Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 29, 2017
Certain power cords could overheat. The affected power cords were manufactured by Electric-Cord and are referred to as Taller Bridge power cords. The overheating of the power co…
Ohmeda Medical recalled CarePlus Incubator Ohmeda-Ohio CarePlus Incubator- Incubators provide a controlled therm… - a moderate-severity action.
CarePlus Incubator Ohmeda-Ohio CarePlus Incubator- Incubators provide a controlled therm… was recalled by Ohmeda Medical in March 29, 2017. Reason: Certain power cords could overheat. The affected power cords were manufactured by Electric-Cord and are refer…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1510-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ohmeda Medical issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Certain power cords could overheat. The affected power cords were manufactured by Electric-Cord and are refer….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1510-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1510-2017) was formally reported on March 29, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 18, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ohmeda Medical is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Laurel, MD. Federal records list the affected scope as 5,993 (5,080 US; 913 OUS).
The documented reason for this recall is: Certain power cords could overheat. The affected power cords were manufactured by Electric-Cord and are referred to as Taller Bridge power cords. The overheating of the power cord could result in fire, charring, smoke… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide and Puerto Rico) Bahamas and Internationally to UK, Trinidad & Tobago, Taiwan, Spain, Panama, Netherlands Antilles, Mexico, Lebanon, Japan, Ireland, Honduras, El Salvador, Ecuador…. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
5,993 (5,080 US; 913 OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
CarePlus Incubator Ohmeda-Ohio CarePlus Incubator- Incubators provide a controlled thermal environment for neonates who are unable to provide their own thermoregulation. They may also be used for short periods of time to facilitate the neonate s transition from the uterus to the external environment. Most Incubators provide a controlled thermal environment for neonates who are unable to provide their own thermoregulation. They may also be used for short periods of time to facilitate the neonate s transition from the uterus to the external environment. Most incubators can be used in two operating modes: 1. Air Control: The clinician sets the appropriate air temperature for maintaining the desired patient temperature. The air temperature is initially selected based on the clinician s training and experience and then is adjusted based on the patient s needs and clinical status. 2. Patient control: The clinician sets the desired patient temperature. A skin temperature probe sense the patient temperature and feeds this information to the controller of the incubator. Thecontroller then adjusts the heater output to maintain the patient temperature at the set value. These adjustments to the heater output are made in such a way to gradually change the patient s temperature while minimizing overshooting and patient stress. Incubators have alarms to alert clinicians when certain patient or equipment conditions occur, such as a malfunction, or an excessive departure of the patient s temperature from the set value. Incubators may incorporate other features, such as humidification of the infant environment, tilting of the bed, oxygen supply, and data output to remote monitors or nurse call systems
Certain power cords could overheat. The affected power cords were manufactured by Electric-Cord and are referred to as Taller Bridge power cords. The overheating of the power cord could result in fire, charring, smoke, or sparking where the power cord connects to the wall outlet which could cause thermal injury.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1510-2017 |
| Date reported | March 29, 2017 |
| Date initiated | November 18, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Ohmeda Medical |
| Firm location | Laurel, MD |
| Affected scope | 5,993 (5,080 US; 913 OUS) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide and Puerto Rico) Bahamas and Internationally to UK, Trinidad & Tobago, Taiwan, Spain, Panama, Netherlands Antilles, Mexico, Lebanon, Japan, Ireland, Honduras, El Salvador, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colomb… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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