FDA Medical devices recall · November 6, 2024

GE Healthcare Giraffe Incubator Carestation CS1, Infant Incubator recall

This is an FDA Class I recall — the most serious type.

Read the official FDA notice ↗

Product

GE Healthcare Giraffe Incubator Carestation CS1, Infant Incubator. Model Numbers: 1) 2082844-002-01040417; 2) 2082844-002-01044956; 3) 2082844-002-01058424; 4) 2082844-002-01069017; 5) 2082844-002-01089666; 6) 2082844-002-01090474; 7) 2082844-002-01091269; 8) 2082844-002-01093489; 9) 2082844-002-01113262; 10) 2082844-002-01113711; 11) 2082844-002-01123085; 12) 2082844-002-01123918; 13) 2082844-002-01128966; 14) 2082844-002-01133042; 15) 2082844-002-01146447; 16) 2082844-002-100205; 17) 2082844-002-100749; 18) 2082844-002-100752; 19) 2082844-002-100995; 20) 2082844-002-101425; 21) 2082844-002-523548; 22) 2082844-002-529928; 23) 2082844-002-594800; 24) 2082844-002-643544; 25) 2082844-002-925841; 26) 2082844-002-965540; 27) 2082844-002-982916; 28) 2082844-002-983420; 29) 2082844-002-993905; 30) 2082844-002-995018; 31) 2082844-002-995799; 32) 2082844-002-998943; Radiant infant warmer

Why was it recalled?

Prior to current established manufacturing practices, higher levels of airborne formaldehyde exposure from newly manufactured incubators could be seen during clinical use that would rapidly decrease over a week. Affected customers were notified in June 2023 to run incubators for a week to potentially off gas any residual airborne formaldehyde. The general scientific consensus is that sensory irritation of the eyes is the most sensitive endpoint with respect to exposure to airborne formaldehyde and is the adverse effect clinically experienced at the lowest concentration.

What should you do?

FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.

Product codes & lot numbers

1) 2082844-002-01040417, UDI: (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70003(11)230106, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70004(11)230109, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70011(11)230110, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70012(11)230110, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70013(11)230111, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70015(11)230112, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70016(11)230112, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70020(11)230112, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70022(11)230112, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70024(11)230112, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70147(11)230317, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70148(11)230317, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70149(11)230317, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70150(11)230317, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70152(11)230320, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70153(11)230320, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70155(11)230322, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70158(11)230322, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70159(11)230323, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70160(11)230323, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70161(11)230323, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70162(11)230323, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70163(11)230324, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70164(11)230324, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70165(11)230324, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70166(11)230324, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70167(11)230327, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70169(11)230327, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70170(11)230327, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70171(11)230328, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70177(11)230330, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70178(11)230330, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70179(11)230331, (01)00840682116855(21)TAAC70181(11)230331, (01)0084

Distribution

worldwide

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall class: there is a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-0141-2025. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.