Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25507 |
| Brand Name: | Light therapy unit, photo |
| Model: | Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite Phototherapy Systems |
| 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 recently become aware of a problem with some Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite phototherapy systems built between 2014 and Jan 2018, having a light output falling below the recommended minimum output for the Giraffe Blue Spot PT. This problem has been associated with exposure of the light pipe to elevated temperatures, which is contra-indicated in the Operation, Maintenance, and Service Manual. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 20/12/2019 |
