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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 15, 2017

HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmer, Mole l HL-90. Designed for use with the Hotline Fluid Warming Set (L-80, L-70 and L-70N) to warm blood and intravenous (I.V.) fluids and deliver them to the patient's intravenous access site at normothermic temperatures under gravity flow conditions.

HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmers included Greek and Danish language labeling instead of the required Finnish labeling.

Recall #
Z-1145-2017
Affected scope
33
Initiated
October 31, 2016
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Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. recalled HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmer, Mole l HL-90. Designed for use with the Hotline Fluid Wa… - a low-severity action.

HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmer, Mole l HL-90. Designed for use with the Hotline Fluid Wa… was recalled by Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. in February 15, 2017. Reason: HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmers included Greek and Danish language labeling instead of the required Finnish l…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1145-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmers included Greek and Danish language labeling instead of the required Finnish l….

Low
severity level
33 units
affected scope
Class III
classification
February 15, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1145-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1145-2017) was formally reported on February 15, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 31, 2016. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Saint Paul, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 33.

The documented reason for this recall is: HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmers included Greek and Danish language labeling instead of the required Finnish labeling. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Internationally to Finland. 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.

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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

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

33

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmer, Mole l HL-90. Designed for use with the Hotline Fluid Warming Set (L-80, L-70 and L-70N) to warm blood and intravenous (I.V.) fluids and deliver them to the patient's intravenous access site at normothermic temperatures under gravity flow conditions.

Reason for recall

HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmers included Greek and Danish language labeling instead of the required Finnish labeling.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1145-2017
Date reported February 15, 2017
Date initiated October 31, 2016
Recalling firm Smiths Medical Asd, Inc.
Firm location Saint Paul, MN
Affected scope 33
Distribution Internationally to Finland

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

Scale of Impact

33 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) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

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

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmer, Mole l HL-90. Designed for use with the Hotline Fluid Warming Set (L-80, L-70 and L-70N) to warm blood and intravenous (I.V.) fluids and deliver them to the patient's intravenous access site at normothermic temperatures under gravity flow conditions.. Recalled by Smiths Medical Asd, Inc.. Units affected: 33.
Why was this product recalled?
HOTLINE Blood and Fluid Warmers included Greek and Danish language labeling instead of the required Finnish labeling.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 15, 2017. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-1145-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Internationally to Finland.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1145-2017) 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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