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<Date of Letter Deployment>GEHC Ref# 32047
To: Nurse Managers, Labor & Delivery/NICU
Bio-Medical Engineering Department Managers
Risk Management Directors
RE: Infant Warmer System (IWS) Hot “Heater Head” Screw could Fall onto the Bed
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue related to loose screws in the “Heater Head” of certain
Infant Warmer System (IWS) devices. Please ensure that all potential users, as well as those servicing these units, in your
facility are made aware of this safety notification and the recommended actions.
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been improperly serviced. This situation can be clinically hazardous because thermal injury to a patient
could result. Two injuries have been reported as a result of this issue.
serviced.
As a result, if “Heater Head” service has been performed in the past, check to ensure that the screws are
tightened as soon as the unit becomes available.
If the “Heater Head” assembly has not been serviced, check to ensure that the screws are tightened as part
of your next regularly scheduled annual Preventive Maintenance check.
The attached Service Manual Addendum provides instructions for checking and tightening the screws.
During each annual Preventive Maintenance check, continue to ensure that the screws are tight.
Please be assured that maintaining a high level of safety and quality is our highest priority. If you have any questions, please
contact us immediately per the contact information above.
Sincerely,
James W. DennisonJeff Hersh, M.D.
Vice President - Quality & RegulatoryChief Medical Officer
GE HealthcareGE Healthcare
the issue. Please add this new Addendum to the Service Manual of your device(s) and train the affected
users accordingly.
Please acknowledge that you have received this letter and that you understand that an action needs to be
taken on your part to correct this issue by filling out and returning the attached “Customer Response”
form.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE Healthcare Service at
1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.
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GE Healthcare
MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION CONFIRMATIONGE REF: 32047
CUSTOMER RESPONSE REQUIRED
We request that you PLEASE COMPLETE and return this form to GE Healthcare within two (2) weeks.
It is important that we confirm our customers have received this correction notice. Please check one of the following and complete the
requested information and send back via one of the methods below.
We acknowledge receipt and understanding of the Medical Device Correction Notice and have alerted the appropriate personnel
at our facility regarding the safety issue and instructions. We will perform the actions as requested in the attached Medical
Device Correction Notice on all potentially affected systems.
List all Device/System Serial Number(s) known (attachment can be used):__________________________________
We acknowledge receipt and understanding of the Medical Device Correction Notice and no longer have a system affected by this
Medical Device Correction Notice. (Please check appropriate disposition. If multiple systems or further information, attachment
can be used.)
Sold Returned Scrapped Other: _______________
Device/System Serial Number(s): ___________________________________________________
New Owner, if known: ____________________________________________________________