Datex-Ohmeda recalls Giraffe OmniBed Carestations with loose doors that could cause injury to newborns. Affected units have model number 2082844-001-XXX. Contact for repair or replacement.
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.
Datex-Ohmeda is recalling certain Giraffe OmniBed Carestations because the doors securing the warmer heaters might not be tightened properly. This could lead to loose doors that might cause injury to newborns in incubators.
The screw that holds the doors over the warmer heaters may not be tightened correctly. This can cause the doors to become loose, potentially leading to injury if the warmer heaters are exposed to newborns.
Newborns in incubators using the affected Giraffe OmniBed Carestations are at risk. Healthcare providers who use these devices for neonatal care are most affected.
Check for model number 2082844-001-XXX on the Giraffe OmniBed Carestation. The device is a neonatal incubator used for newborns.
Inspect the doors securing the warmer heaters to ensure they are tight. If loose, contact Datex-Ohmeda for repair.
The screw that secures the doors over the warmer heaters may not have been tightened to the correct specification, which could cause the doors to become loose.
Check for model number 2082844-001-XXX on the Giraffe OmniBed Carestation. The device is a neonatal incubator.
Inspect the doors for looseness. If loose, contact Datex-Ohmeda for repair or replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Datex-Ohmeda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0048-2025 — Datex-Ohmeda Datex-Ohmeda Hello, I own a Datex-Ohmeda that is covered by recall Z-0048-2025 from Datex-Ohmeda. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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