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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2017-RN-01512-1
Product Name/Description	Rotating IV Pole, used with Giraffe OmniBed Carestation, Giraffe Incubator Carestation Giraffe OmniBed, Giraffe Warmer, Panda Warmer, Giraffe Incubator, Care Plus Incubator, IWS, and Giraffe Shuttle. Part Number: 6600-0851-800 Multiple Lot Numbers ARTG Number: 168674, 139289
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	18/12/2017
Responsible Entity	GE Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	GE Healthcare has recently become aware of 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. There have been no reported injuries as a result of this issue.
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	GE Healthcare is advising hospitals to discontinue use of the affected Rotating IV poles and remove from service. Place affected Rotating IV poles in a quarantine marked area. A GE Service Representative will contact customers to arrange for the removal & replacement of a new IV pole. This action has been closed out on the 16/11/2018.
Contact Information	1800 659 465 - GE Healthcare