Ohmeda Medical recalls Rotating IV Pole Rotating IV Pole falls under the category classified as capital equipment, an optional accessory that…

Recall date

December 1, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1181-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Ohmeda Medical

Sold / distributed

USA (nationwide)

Why it was recalled

There is the potential for the Rotating IV Pole to fall. A fall could result in an injury to a bystander holding the patient or to the operator.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Rotating IV Pole Rotating IV Pole falls under the category classified as capital equipment, an optional accessory that may be purchased to facilitate attachment and consolidation of patient equipment to one central patient care area. Devices commonly attached to IV poles include IV pumps, feeding pumps, and infusion fluid bags. Products used on: Giraffe OmniBed, Giraffe Warmers, Panda Warmers and Giraffe Incubators and Giraffe Shuttle. The IV pole also can be mounted to the Care Plus Incubator and Panda IWS.