GE Healthcare recalls Giraffe Incubator Carestation CS1 infant warmers due to potential patient falls from unsecured panels. Affected units include all model numbers with specific identifiers.
Giraffe Incubator, Giraffe OmniBed, Giraffe Incubator Carestation, and Giraffe OmniBed Carestation Bedside panels and portholes can appear closed without being latched. Potential patient fall.
GE Healthcare is recalling its Giraffe Incubator Carestation CS1 infant warmers because bedside panels can close without being latched, creating a risk of patient falls. This hazard affects all units with the specified model numbers.
The bedside panels on the incubator can close without being properly latched, which may lead to an infant falling from the unit. This risk occurs during normal use when the panels are not secured.
Parents and caregivers of infants using the Giraffe Incubator Carestation CS1 warmer are most at risk. The recall applies to all units with the listed model numbers.
Check for model numbers starting with 2082844-002-XXXXXX on the Giraffe Incubator Carestation CS1 infant warmer. All units with these model numbers are affected.
Ensure bedside panels are securely latched before use to prevent accidental closure.
Yes, if your unit has model numbers starting with 2082844-002-XXXXXX.
Check for model numbers starting with 2082844-002-XXXXXX on the Giraffe Incubator Carestation CS1 infant warmer.
Ensure bedside panels are securely latched before use to prevent accidental closure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0540-2020 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0540-2020 from GE Healthcare. 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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