Events

Recall of Device Recall 115 V Blanketrol II, Model 222S HyperHypothermia System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    68356
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1679-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-01-08
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-06-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-06-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=127458
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Thermal regulation System - Product Code DWJ
  • Reason
    The incorrect voltage component was placed into the device during manufacturing. this may make the device unable to maintain patient temperature during cooling mode. the device will continue to indicate that the unit is cooling because the compressor will continue to run, however water in the reservoir will begin to return to ambient temperature. the actual water temperature will be displayed but.
  • Action
    The firm initiated a telephone notification on 01/08/2014, followed by a written notification which was sent to the customers via letter or email on 01/31/2014. URGENT Medical Device Field Action (January 31, 2014) REF: 115V Blanketrol II Model 22S Hyper-Hypothermia System (1) Discontinue Use and contact CSZ (2)Upon receipt of new 115V (p/n 91113) solenoid coil(s), immediately remove and destroy/discard all the affected 220V (p/n 3600) solenoid coil(s) (3)After the affected 220V (p/n 36007) solenoid coil(s) have been removed, discard and replaced, please complete and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible to acknowledge receipt of this notification and to imform CSZ that you have performed and completed the requested actions. Return the form by fax

Device

Device Recall 115 V Blanketrol II, Model 222S HyperHypothermia System
  • Model / Serial
    Model Number 222S; Serial #s: 133-2-00697, 133-2-00698; 133-2-00699; 133-2-00700; 133-2-00701; 133-2-00702; and 133-2-00703:.Part # 86165
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    The product was distributed to one customer in MI, and internationally (Taiwan)
  • Product Description
    115 V Blanketrol II, Model 222S Hyper-Hypothermia System . Used to lower or to raise a patients temperature and /or maintain a desired patient temperature through conductive heat transfer. Part number 86165.
  • Manufacturer
    Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc

Manufacturer

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc, 12011 Mosteller Rd, Cincinnati OH 45241-1528
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Gentherm, Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA