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Fisher and Paykel Healthcare (FPH) IW900-Series Infant Warmer Fisher and Paykel; Healthcare CosyCot and Kit Replacement Head Case Assembly It is designed to assist with the thermoregulation of infants weighing up to 10kg and is used by labor and delivery rooms and pediatric intensive care units. Infant Warmers Model Number (REF) IW910XXX, IW920XXX, IW931XXX, IW932XXX, IW933XXX, IW934XXX, IW951XXX, IW952XXX, IW953XXX, IW954XXX, IW980XXX, IW990XXX Spare Parts Model Number (REF) 043041129, 043041130, 043041131, 043042359, 648040142

Company
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. 15 Maurice Paykel Place East Tamaki Auckland New Zealand
Recall Initiated
November 6, 2014
Posted
November 13, 2014
Terminated
April 27, 2015
Recall Number
Z-0210-2015
Quantity
Nationwide (U.S.): 661 Infant Warmers and 180 Spare Parts, Internationally: 2,451 Infant Warmers and 280 Spare Parts

Reason for Recall

Breakage of the nut that secures the heater head in place, which can cause the heater head to become partially detached and swing towards the bassinet. There is the potential that a heater head could contact a patient situated on the bassinet and cause a serious injury.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Albania, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bekgium, Bermuda, Chile, China, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico. Morocco, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Norway, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sultanate of Oman, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, The Netherlands, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, and West Bank.

Lot / Code Info

Affected Serial (SN) and Lot (LOT) Numbers Infant Warmers: 071116ZZZZZZ - 090810ZZZZZZ  Spare Parts: 071116 - 090810

Root Cause

Manufacturing material removal

Action Taken

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: Step 1: Identify any affected Infant Warmers in your inventory by checking the REF and SERIAL number on the device label (see examples in Figures 1 and 2). Step 2: Identify any affected spare parts in your inventory by checking the REF and LOT number on the parts (see example in Figure 3). Step 3: Check your Infant Warmer service records to determine if affected spare parts were installed on any other Infant Warmers. If you are unable to identify specific Infant Warmers that may have had affected spare parts installed, then please contact FPH at the contact details below. Step 4: Replacement of Affected Nut. - Remove the affected Infant Warmer from use. - Switch the warmer off and disconnect it from the mains power supply. - Support the heater head during disassembly to prevent it from falling. - Follow Steps A to F in Figure 4 below to replace the nut. - Ensure the pivot washer remains in place when installing the new nut. - Ensure that the heater head is secure, can rotate smoothly, and the detent locates the head in the central position. - Reconnect the mains power supply, switch the warmer on, and ensure there are no error codes or alarms before returning to use. Step 5: Complete the Urgent Medical Device Recall Response Form and return it to your FPH Representative

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