We currently have 6 ge omnibed giraffe incubators/warmers.All have a permanent seal around the lid; on (b)(6) when cleaning the inside of one of the incubator noted to have a blackish substance on the inside around the seal area.Cultures obtained and sent to lab - 2 of 3 growth of gram negative rod serratia marcescens.All beds taken out of service, dismantled, cleaned with oxycide cleaner and bioquell done.Ge was notified of issue and stated they had a "retro fit" kit that could be purchased that would eliminate the issue with a permanent seal.We were not previously aware of any received notification from ge the fixed seal could be a potential issue or a retro fit kit was available.We purchased retro fit kits for all of the incubators involved.We feel that ge should have made users aware that this is a potential issue; what i potential fix to the issue is; and those who have purchased the machine already should not have to purchase a retro fit kit.
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