Events

Recall of Device Recall WARM AIR WARMING UNIT

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
    53947
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0781-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-11-14
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-02-04
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-01-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=86906
  • 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
    System, thermal regulating - Product Code DWJ
  • Reason
    Product is labeled as "sterile". it was observed that incomplete seals were created in the packaging materials during production. when the seal is compromised, the sterility of the product inside the package cannot be assured.
  • Action
    On November 14, 2009, Cincinnati Sub-zero Products, Inc. (CSZ) sent a recall notification letter and response letter to customers. A second notice dated December 10, 2009 was also issued to customers. Customers were instructed in the notifications to assume the recalled product is not sterile and do not use. CSZ requested all affected product be returned to their firm for replacement. Customers are to complete and return the response letter acknowledging receipt of the recall letter. Direct questions to CSZ by calling Customer Service at 1-800- 989-7373. Customers may also call 1-800-989-7373, extension 3234 or 1-51 3-71 9-3234 for recall instructions. Representatives will be available to take your call from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. eastern standard time, Monday through Friday.

Device

Device Recall WARM AIR WARMING UNIT
  • Model / Serial
    Product # 82542; Catalog # 542; Lot #: 07279, 07280, 07424 & 08813.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- United States (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WV), Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, and The Netherlands.
  • Product Description
    FilteredFlo¿ Cardiac Blanket. || The device is used to distribute heated air around a patient (for patient warming).
  • 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