Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 36811 |
| Brand Name: | Giraffe and Panda Stand-alone |
| Model: | Giraffe Stand-alone Infant Resuscitation Systems |
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| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | GE Healthcare Limited Level 7, Vero Centre 48 Shortland St Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 659 465 |
| Manufacturer: | Datex-Ohmeda Inc |
| Brand Name: | Giraffe and Panda Warmers with Integrated Resuscitation System (iRes) |
| Model: | Giraffe and Panda Warmers with Integrated Resuscitation System (iRes) |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | GE Healthcare Limited Level 7, Vero Centre 48 Shortland St Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 659 465 |
| Manufacturer: | Datex-Ohmeda Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has become aware of a potential issue involving the air-oxygen blender knob shaft on certain integrated and stand-alone Resuscitation systems. In some cases, the blender knob shaft can loosen, which can affect the delivered oxygen concentration. If this occurs, the system can deliver an oxygen concentration that does not match the intended concentration set by the user, potentially resulting in hypoxia or hyperoxia in the patient. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/5/2026 |
