Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23689 |
| Brand Name: | Incubators |
| Model: | Giraffe OmniBeds shipped from 2000 to 2011 with Serial Numbers starting from HDGD00001 to HDGQ50183 |
| Affected: | |
| 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 become aware of a potential safety issue that can occur if the canopy seals are not cleaned appropriately per Giraffe OmniBed cleaning and care guidelines on systems with original seal design. Reported buildup of debris around the edge of the canopy seal can lead to a source of infection. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 8/10/2018 |
