Heater Elements for Resuscitaire Infant Radiant Warmers model numbers RW82, RW82 VHA, WBR82, and WMRW82, 120 volt configuration only.
- Company
- Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- July 29, 2009
- Posted
- August 26, 2009
- Terminated
- October 13, 2010
- Recall Number
- Z-1693-2009
- Quantity
- 2915 elements
- Firm Location
- Telford, PA
Reason for Recall
Spark, flame and smoke: A mis-positioned crimp on heater element lead wire resulted in flame and smoke aerating from the top of the warmer assembly.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Bermuda, Virgin Islands, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Costa Rica.
Lot / Code Info
Model numbers RW82, RW82 VHA, WBR82, and WMRW82. Date codes ending in 07
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
Draeger Medical issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter via certified mail on 8/7/09. The letter explained the problem, the need to conduct an inspection of the infant warmer (instructions included), and request replacement elements.
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