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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

ThermaCor 1200 Disposable Sets Components of the Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System, used for infusion of: -crystalloid, colloid, or blood product, including packed red blood cells, as volume replacement for patients suffering from blood loss due to trauma or surgery -warmed fluid to rewarm patients after surgery or hypothermia -warmed fluid for irrigation in urology procedures

Reported: April 7, 2021 Initiated: February 18, 2021 #Z-1260-2021

Product Description

ThermaCor 1200 Disposable Sets Components of the Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System, used for infusion of: -crystalloid, colloid, or blood product, including packed red blood cells, as volume replacement for patients suffering from blood loss due to trauma or surgery -warmed fluid to rewarm patients after surgery or hypothermia -warmed fluid for irrigation in urology procedures

Reason for Recall

Customers are being notified of results from a Toxicological Risk Assessment related to potential for aluminum ions to leach into warmed fluids.

Details

Units Affected
11768 devices
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution in US and international via 2 US distributors (VA and GA)
Location
Macon, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ThermaCor 1200 Disposable Sets Components of the Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System, used for infusion of: -crystalloid, colloid, or blood product, including packed red blood cells, as volume replacement for patients suffering from blood loss due to trauma or surgery -warmed fluid to rewarm patients after surgery or hypothermia -warmed fluid for irrigation in urology procedures. Recalled by Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC. Units affected: 11768 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Customers are being notified of results from a Toxicological Risk Assessment related to potential for aluminum ions to leach into warmed fluids.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 7, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1260-2021.