Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Giraffe Incubator Ohmeda Medical Giraffe Incubator-The Giraffe Incubator is an Recalled by Ohmeda Medical Due to Certain power cords could overheat. The affected power...

Date: November 18, 2016
Company: Ohmeda Medical
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Ohmeda Medical directly.

Affected Products

Giraffe Incubator Ohmeda Medical Giraffe Incubator-The Giraffe Incubator is an infant incubator. Incubators provide heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology. They achieve this by providing an enclosed temperature controlled environment for the infant. This device may incorporate a Servo Controlled Oxygen Delivery System. This is indicated to provide a stable oxygen concentration within the infant compartment at the value set by the operator (21-65%).

Quantity: 5,993 (5,080 US; 913 OUS)

Why Was This Recalled?

Certain power cords could overheat. The affected power cords were manufactured by Electric-Cord and are referred to as Taller Bridge power cords. The overheating of the power cord could result in fire, charring, smoke, or sparking where the power cord connects to the wall outlet which could cause thermal injury.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Ohmeda Medical

Ohmeda Medical has 13 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report