Ohmeda Medical: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1505-2017)

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 Incubator Ohmeda Medical Giraffe Incubator-The Giraffe Incubator is an infant incubator. Incubators provide heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology. They achieve this by providing an enclosed temperature controlled environment for the infant. This device may incorporate a Servo Controlled Oxygen Delivery System. This is indicated to provide a stable oxygen concentration within the infant compartment at the value set by the operator (21-65%).

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 18, 2016

Date Posted: March 29, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1505-2017

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