Ohmeda Medical: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1501-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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 Giraffe OmniBed, incubators and warmers except for Panda and Giraffe Warmers. It is not intended for use to support surgical field lighting.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 18, 2016

Date Posted: March 29, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1501-2017

Event ID: 76283

Reason for Recall:

Certain power cords could overheat. The affected power cords were manufactured by Electric-Cord and are referred to as Taller Bridge power cords. The overheating of the power cord could result in fire, charring, smoke, or sparking where the power cord connects to the wall outlet which could cause thermal injury.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 5,993 (5,080 US; 913 OUS)

Code Information:

See Attached Spreadsheat

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide and Puerto Rico) Bahamas and Internationally to UK, Trinidad & Tobago, Taiwan, Spain, Panama, Netherlands Antilles, Mexico, Lebanon, Japan, Ireland, Honduras, El Salvador, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Canada, Brazil, and Venezuela,

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated