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Health product recall

Infant Warmer system (2016-08-09)

Starting date:
August 9, 2016
Posting date:
August 19, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-59898

Affected products

  1. Infant Warmer system
  2. Infant Warmer System (IWS)

Reason

Hot screws from the heater head of the infant warmer system could fall onto the bed if the "heater head" assembly has been improperly serviced. This situation can be clinically hazardous because thermal injury to a patient could result. Two injuries have been reported as a result of this issue.

Affected products

  1. Infant Warmer system

Lot or serial number

Not Applicable

Model or catalog number

3051

Companies
Manufacturer
Ohmeda Medical, A Division Of Datex Ohmeda Inc.

B. Infant Warmer System (IWS)

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

2001
3000
3050
3100
3300
3400
3500
4000
4300
4400
5000

Companies
Manufacturer
Ohmeda Medical, A Division Of Datex Ohmeda Inc.