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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1501-2017·Announced 2017-03-29

Ohmeda Giraffe Exam Light Recalled Due to Power Cord Overheating Risk

Ohmeda Medical is recalling Giraffe Exam Lights because certain power cords may overheat, posing a risk of fire, smoke, or thermal injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire and thermal injury, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk hazards, warranting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Ohmeda Medical is recalling specific Giraffe Exam Lights due to a defect in the power cords. The affected power cords, manufactured by Electric-Cord and referred to as 'Taller Bridge' power cords, have the potential to overheat. This overheating can occur where the power cord connects to the wall outlet.

The recall involves 5,993 units distributed worldwide, including 5,080 in the United States (nationwide and Puerto Rico) and 913 outside the US. The product is designed to mount on accessory railings of the Giraffe OmniBed, incubators, and warmers, excluding Panda and Giraffe Warmers.

The overheating of the power cord could result in fire, charring, smoke, or sparking. These conditions could cause thermal injury to patients or staff. Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected units and contact Ohmeda Medical for instructions on repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Giraffe Exam Light The Exam Light illuminates body surfaces and facilitates patient observation during a medical examination. It increases ambient light to facilitate performance of procedures on the mattress field. It is designed to mount on the accessory railings of the Giraff
Manufacturer
Ohmeda Medical
Category
Medical Device — Exam Lights
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Ohmeda Medical under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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