| | Class 2 Recall Heater Elements for Resuscitaire Infant Radiant Warmers |  |
| Date Posted |
August 26, 2009 |
| Recall Number |
Z-1693-2009 |
| Product |
Heater Elements for Resuscitaire Infant Radiant Warmers model numbers RW82, RW82 VHA, WBR82, and WMRW82, 120 volt configuration only. |
| Code Information |
Model numbers RW82, RW82 VHA, WBR82, and WMRW82. Date codes ending in 07
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. 3135 Quarry Rd Telford, Pennsylvania 18969-1042 |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Bryan Overton 800-543-5047
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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.
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| Action |
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. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
2915 elements |
| Distribution |
Worldwide distribution: USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Bermuda, Virgin Islands, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Costa Rica. |
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