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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The Gaymar Medi-Therm device provides a means of regulating patient temperature by supplying temperature-controlled water through a connector hose to accessory Gaymar Hyper/Hypothermia blanket(s)/body wrap(s). The blanket/body wrap provides an interface for heating or cooling the patient. Accessory YSI 400 series patient probe interfaces between the Medi-Therm and patient to sense patient temperature, which is displayed on the device's control panel. The Medi-Therm device controls output water

Reported: February 12, 2014 Initiated: December 27, 2013 #Z-0933-2014

Product Description

The Gaymar Medi-Therm device provides a means of regulating patient temperature by supplying temperature-controlled water through a connector hose to accessory Gaymar Hyper/Hypothermia blanket(s)/body wrap(s). The blanket/body wrap provides an interface for heating or cooling the patient. Accessory YSI 400 series patient probe interfaces between the Medi-Therm and patient to sense patient temperature, which is displayed on the device's control panel. The Medi-Therm device controls output water temperature by mixing hot and cold water using hot and cold solenoid valves under microprocessor control. The device includes a circulating pump, heater and refrigeration system. The Medi-Therm controller, connector hose, blanket/body wrap and patient probe comprise the Medi-Therm Hyper/Hypothermia System.

Reason for Recall

Stryker Medical has identified that on some units of the MTA7900, there is a lack of a water temperature display while the unit is in Auto mode. While in Auto mode, only the patient temperature is displayed along with the set point. The water display will be blank during Auto mode. If the user wants to see the water temperature displayed and switches out of Auto mode to Manual mode, then back to

Details

Units Affected
1002 units
Distribution
nationwide and worldwide
Location
Portage, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Gaymar Medi-Therm device provides a means of regulating patient temperature by supplying temperature-controlled water through a connector hose to accessory Gaymar Hyper/Hypothermia blanket(s)/body wrap(s). The blanket/body wrap provides an interface for heating or cooling the patient. Accessory YSI 400 series patient probe interfaces between the Medi-Therm and patient to sense patient temperature, which is displayed on the device's control panel. The Medi-Therm device controls output water temperature by mixing hot and cold water using hot and cold solenoid valves under microprocessor control. The device includes a circulating pump, heater and refrigeration system. The Medi-Therm controller, connector hose, blanket/body wrap and patient probe comprise the Medi-Therm Hyper/Hypothermia System.. Recalled by Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation. Units affected: 1002 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Stryker Medical has identified that on some units of the MTA7900, there is a lack of a water temperature display while the unit is in Auto mode. While in Auto mode, only the patient temperature is displayed along with the set point. The water display will be blank during Auto mode. If the user wants to see the water temperature displayed and switches out of Auto mode to Manual mode, then back to
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 12, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0933-2014.