PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

HYPOTHERMIA CAP Supportive in Cancer, packaged under the following brands: (a) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP610 (b) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP610LV (c) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP613 (d) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP617 (e) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP619 (f) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP619LV (g) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP622

Reported: May 9, 2018 Initiated: December 28, 2017 #Z-1600-2018

Product Description

HYPOTHERMIA CAP Supportive in Cancer, packaged under the following brands: (a) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP610 (b) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP610LV (c) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP613 (d) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP617 (e) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP619 (f) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP619LV (g) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP622

Reason for Recall

Hypothermia mitts, hypothermia slippers, and hypothermia caps on the market are misbranded for use during chemotherapy treatments. Additionally, Southwest Technologies, Inc. was informed of 2 events of frostbite to digits in the last year while using the hypothermia mitts.

Details

Units Affected
15666 units
Distribution
worldwide
Location
Kansas City, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HYPOTHERMIA CAP Supportive in Cancer, packaged under the following brands: (a) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP610 (b) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP610LV (c) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP613 (d) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP617 (e) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP619 (f) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP619LV (g) Elasto-Gel(TM), CAP622. Recalled by Southwest Technologies Inc. Units affected: 15666 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Hypothermia mitts, hypothermia slippers, and hypothermia caps on the market are misbranded for use during chemotherapy treatments. Additionally, Southwest Technologies, Inc. was informed of 2 events of frostbite to digits in the last year while using the hypothermia mitts.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 9, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1600-2018.