FDA Device recall Z-1501-2017
Giraffe Exam Light The Exam Light illuminates body surfaces and facilitates patient observation during a medical examination
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2017-03-29
On 2017-03-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Giraffe Exam Light The Exam Light illuminates body surfaces and facilitates patient observation during a medical examination by Ohmeda Medical, citing 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 co….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1501-2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-11-18 |
| Published | 2017-03-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Ohmeda Medical |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Giraffe Exam Light The Exam Light illuminates body surfaces and facilitates patient observation during a medical examination. It increases ambient light to facilitate performance of procedures on the mattress field. It is designed to mount on the accessory railings of the Giraffe OmniBed, incubators and warmers except for Panda and Giraffe Warmers. It is not intended for use to support surgical field lighting.
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | See Attached Spreadsheat |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1501-2017%22
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