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Incubator/Warmer Correction: GE Healthcare Updates Use Instructions for Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe Omnibed CareStation due to Risk of Heater Door Falling and Causing Infant Injury

The heater door of Giraffe Omnibed, CareStation infant incubators/ warmers may fall off if instructions are not followed, potentially injuring patients.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/incubatorwarmer-correction-ge-healthcare-updates-use-instructions-giraffe-omnibed-and-giraffe

 
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Tracheostomy Tube Recall: Smiths Medical Removes BLUselect, BLUgriggs, and BLUperc Tracheostomy Tube Kits due to Potential Disconnection of Pilot Balloon

BLUselect tracheostomy tubes are used for artificial airways. Some lots may have an issue where the pilot balloon disconnects.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/tracheostomy-tube-recall-smiths-medical-removes-bluselect-blugriggs-and-bluperc-tracheostomy-tube