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GE Panda iRES Warmer, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) M1112198-01045518; 2) M1112198-01045579; 3) M1112198-01047148; 4) M1112198-01047271; 5) M1112198-01048731; 6) M1112198-01048740; 7) M1112198-01052386; 8) M1112198-01054697; 9) M1112198-01068942; 10) M1112198-01084972; 11) M1112198-01090848; 12) M1112198-01093457; 13) M1112198-01117766; 14) M1112198-01139893; 15) M1112198-01156745; 16) M1112198-01167230; 17) M1112198-01177090; 18) M1112198-01183599; 19) M111219

Reported: October 2, 2024 Initiated: August 9, 2024 #Z-3081-2024 137 units units

Wipro GE Healthcare Private Ltd. issued this FDA Devices recall on October 2, 2024. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 137 units units are affected. The recall was issued because: GE HealthCare has become aware that complete electrical safety testing was not conducted during manufacturing of certai…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-3081-2024) was formally reported on October 2, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 9, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Wipro GE Healthcare Private Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bengaluru. Federal records indicate 137 units units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: GE HealthCare has become aware that complete electrical safety testing was not conducted during manufacturing of certain Giraffe and Panda iRes Warmers. There are multiple electrical safety protections included in the p… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US and Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, ITALY, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, SWITZERLAND, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 2 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

137 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

GE Panda iRES Warmer, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) M1112198-01045518; 2) M1112198-01045579; 3) M1112198-01047148; 4) M1112198-01047271; 5) M1112198-01048731; 6) M1112198-01048740; 7) M1112198-01052386; 8) M1112198-01054697; 9) M1112198-01068942; 10) M1112198-01084972; 11) M1112198-01090848; 12) M1112198-01093457; 13) M1112198-01117766; 14) M1112198-01139893; 15) M1112198-01156745; 16) M1112198-01167230; 17) M1112198-01177090; 18) M1112198-01183599; 19) M1112198-01185372; 20) M1112198-01193801; 21) M1112198-01200764; 22) M1112198-01245548; 23) M1112198-01253742; 24) M1112198-01274059. Infant radiant warmers provide infrared heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology. Infant radiant warmers may be used to facilitate the neonate's transition to the external environment or to provide a controlled open environment.

Reason for Recall

GE HealthCare has become aware that complete electrical safety testing was not conducted during manufacturing of certain Giraffe and Panda iRes Warmers. There are multiple electrical safety protections included in the product design. However, because the electrical safety testing in manufacturing was incomplete for these devices, there is the potential for leakage current to exceed IEC 60601 limits.

Details

Units Affected
137 units
Distribution
US and Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, ITALY, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, SWITZERLAND, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
Location
Bengaluru

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-3081-2024
Date reported October 2, 2024
Date initiated August 9, 2024
Recalling firm Wipro GE Healthcare Private Ltd.
Units affected 137 units
Distribution US and Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, ITALY, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, SWITZERLAND, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

137 units units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GE Panda iRES Warmer, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) M1112198-01045518; 2) M1112198-01045579; 3) M1112198-01047148; 4) M1112198-01047271; 5) M1112198-01048731; 6) M1112198-01048740; 7) M1112198-01052386; 8) M1112198-01054697; 9) M1112198-01068942; 10) M1112198-01084972; 11) M1112198-01090848; 12) M1112198-01093457; 13) M1112198-01117766; 14) M1112198-01139893; 15) M1112198-01156745; 16) M1112198-01167230; 17) M1112198-01177090; 18) M1112198-01183599; 19) M1112198-01185372; 20) M1112198-01193801; 21) M1112198-01200764; 22) M1112198-01245548; 23) M1112198-01253742; 24) M1112198-01274059. Infant radiant warmers provide infrared heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology. Infant radiant warmers may be used to facilitate the neonate's transition to the external environment or to provide a controlled open environment.. Recalled by Wipro GE Healthcare Private Ltd.. Units affected: 137 units.
Why was this product recalled?
GE HealthCare has become aware that complete electrical safety testing was not conducted during manufacturing of certain Giraffe and Panda iRes Warmers. There are multiple electrical safety protections included in the product design. However, because the electrical safety testing in manufacturing was incomplete for these devices, there is the potential for leakage current to exceed IEC 60601 limits.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 2, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3081-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US and Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, ITALY, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, SWITZERLAND, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-3081-2024) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

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Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).