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InjuryLBI

GE MEDICAL NEONATAL PHOTOTHERAPY BILI BLANKET

Received Jun 29, 2026 · Event occurred May 31, 2026

Report MW5189993 · MDR key 25654193

Device

Generic name

Unit, Neonatal Phototherapy

Model number

M1091990

Patient

2 DA · Male

  • Hyperbilirubinemia

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

NEWBORN THAT IS UNDER PHOTOTHERAPY FOR JAUNDICE WAS FOUND TO NOT BE SET UP PROPERLY. ANM FOUND BILI-BLANKET TO BE TURNED OFF UPON SHIFT CHANGE. RN DID NOT NOTICE DURING SHIFT CHANGE. NEWBORN BILIRUBIN LEVEL WENT FROM 12.0 BEFORE START OF PHOTOTHERAPY TO 13.3 AT 2000 REDRAW.