Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0063-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company |
| Report date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Quantity | 270 units |
| Location | Cincinnati, OH, United States |
Official product description
Hemotherm 400CE, Catalog Numbers 86022 & 86023 The Hemotherm Dual Reservoir Cooler/Heater is used to lower, maintain, or raise the temperature of the water flowing through a Blood Oxygenator/Heat Exchanger that is used to cool or warm blood during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting six hours or less. The Hemotherm Dual Reservoir Cooler/Heater may also be used with a hyper/hypothermia blanket under the patient to provide warming through conductive heat transfer.
Why the product was recalled
Potential for membrane (control panel) switch errors leading to an inability of the device to change control settings or an unintended change to control settings.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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