Recall Z-2800-2011 ยท DWJ System, Thermal Regulating
Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc
Model 134, WarmAir Convective Warming Device, 115V, Part #86180, Device Listing #D111865, The WarmAir 134 is used in conjunction with a single-patient use blanket to warm a patient's body temperature. The device draws in room air through a filter by means of an electric blower. It heats the air to the desired temperature by controlling the air temperature entering a flexible connecting hose, and
| Date | Jul 14, 2011 (initiated May 19, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | A component defect. The recalling firm determined that one of the connectors attached to the firm's WarmAir 134 device's Printed Circuit Board (PCB) can overheat. Should this event occur, the excess heat build up within the device may result in damage to the device's external case and/or melting of some of the internal components of the unit. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | CSZ Cincinnati Sub-Zero sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL FIELD ACTION" notice to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken. CSZ instructs customers to complete and return an enclosed recall response form and to state whether or not their facility is in possession of the device. The completed form should be returned via fax at 513-772-9119 or via e-mail to WA134Recall2011@cszinc.com. Additionally, customers are instructed to discontinue use of the device and return to their Biomedical Engineering and/or Service Department for device exch |
| Quantity | 463 units were distributed |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI and the country of Canada. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.