Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20281 |
| Brand Name: | Draeger Air-Shields Resuscitaire Radiant Warmer |
| Model: | Babytherm 8010 |
| Affected: | Heating element |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Draeger New Zealand Ltd Unit 4 24 Bishop Dunn Place East Tamaki Auckland 2013 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 559 186 |
| Manufacturer: | Draeger Medical Systems Inc |
| Issue: | When the Babytherm is operated in skin temperature mode with skin temperature sensor, but without a patient, the automatic controls monitoring skin temperature are not activated and the radiant warmer operates continuously at a high output level. During this forced continuous operation underder high thermal load, the heating element ages faster. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 16/6/2016 |
