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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 20, 2019

Hemotherm CE Dual Reservoir Cooler/Heater, Model No. 400CE Product Usage: The HEMOTHERM¿ Model 400CE 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 condu

Evidence supports that when customers performed a fuse replacement as part of a March 2017 field action, the fuse clips became stretched and were no longer mechanically tight wit…

Recall #
Z-0825-2019
Affected scope
396
Initiated
December 19, 2018
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Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company recalled Hemotherm CE Dual Reservoir Cooler/Heater, Model No. 400CE Product Usage: The HEMOTHE… - a moderate-severity action.

Hemotherm CE Dual Reservoir Cooler/Heater, Model No. 400CE Product Usage: The HEMOTHE… was recalled by Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company in February 20, 2019. Reason: Evidence supports that when customers performed a fuse replacement as part of a March 2017 field action, the…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0825-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Evidence supports that when customers performed a fuse replacement as part of a March 2017 field action, the….

Moderate
severity level
396 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
February 20, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0825-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0825-2019) was formally reported on February 20, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 19, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Cincinnati, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 396.

The documented reason for this recall is: Evidence supports that when customers performed a fuse replacement as part of a March 2017 field action, the fuse clips became stretched and were no longer mechanically tight with the fuse, creating a host spot that le… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. The products were distributed to the following for…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

396

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Hemotherm CE Dual Reservoir Cooler/Heater, Model No. 400CE Product Usage: The HEMOTHERM¿ Model 400CE 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.

Reason for recall

Evidence supports that when customers performed a fuse replacement as part of a March 2017 field action, the fuse clips became stretched and were no longer mechanically tight with the fuse, creating a host spot that led to discoloration on the board due to overheating and shut down of the device.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0825-2019
Date reported February 20, 2019
Date initiated December 19, 2018
Recalling firm Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company
Firm location Cincinnati, OH
Affected scope 396
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Col…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

396 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

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What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Hemotherm CE Dual Reservoir Cooler/Heater, Model No. 400CE Product Usage: The HEMOTHERM¿ Model 400CE 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.. Recalled by Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company. Units affected: 396.
Why was this product recalled?
Evidence supports that when customers performed a fuse replacement as part of a March 2017 field action, the fuse clips became stretched and were no longer mechanically tight with the fuse, creating a host spot that led to discoloration on the board due to overheating and shut down of the device.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 20, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0825-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Columbia and Taiwan..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0825-2019) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported February 20, 2019. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.