Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21726 |
| Brand Name: | Infant Warmers |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Affected model numbers: Model 2001 IWS (International), 3000 IWS, 3050 IWS, 3100 IWS, 3150 IWS, 3300 IWS, 3500 IWS, 4000 IWS, 4300 IWS, 4400 IWS, 5000 IWS. |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | GE Healthcare Limited Level 7, Vero Centre 48 Shortland St Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 659 465 |
| Manufacturer: | Ohmeda Medical Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has recently become aware of a potential safety issue related to loose screws in the Heater Head of certain Infant Warmer System devices. Hot screws from the Heater Head of the IWS could fall onto the bed if the Heater Head assembly has been improperly serviced. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 26/7/2017 |
