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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 28, 2021

Infant Heel Warmer with Attachment Tab, Nonsterile, Active Product SKU MH00002T The infant heel warmer is activated at the point of care by squeezing the pouch. This mixes the substrates inside the pouch causing an exothermic chemical reaction, warming the pouch, which is then applied to the heel of an infant to aid in blood draws

A caution statement is being added to remind the user to activate away from face and infant as reports of pack rupture or leaking during activation may resulting in the contents…

Recall #
Z-2094-2021
Affected scope
926,425 units
Initiated
June 9, 2021
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Cardinal Health 200, LLC recalled Infant Heel Warmer with Attachment Tab, Nonsterile, Active Product SKU MH00002T The … - a moderate-severity action.

Infant Heel Warmer with Attachment Tab, Nonsterile, Active Product SKU MH00002T The … was recalled by Cardinal Health 200, LLC in July 28, 2021. Reason: A caution statement is being added to remind the user to activate away from face and infant as reports of pa…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2094-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Cardinal Health 200, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A caution statement is being added to remind the user to activate away from face and infant as reports of pa….

Moderate
severity level
926K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
July 28, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2094-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 from FDA Devices and 2 from Cardinal Health 200, LLC - 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 - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Infant Heel Warmer with Attachment Tab, Nonsterile, Active Product SKU MH00002T The infant heel warmer is activated at the point of care by squeezing the pouch. This mixes the substrates inside the pouch causing an exothermic chemical reaction, warming the pouch, which is then applied to the heel of an infant to aid in blood draws

Reason for recall

A caution statement is being added to remind the user to activate away from face and infant as reports of pack rupture or leaking during activation may resulting in the contents splashing into the user s eyes or onto the infant. Potential harms associated with contact of the liquid inside the pouch are rash, burn and inflammation.

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-2094-2021
Date reported July 28, 2021
Date initiated June 9, 2021
Recalling firm Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Firm location Mansfield, MA
Affected scope 926,425 units
Distribution US Nationwide Distribution to states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA ,ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.

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

Scale of Impact

926,425 units units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

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

  • Check the recall number (Z-2094-2021) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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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?
Infant Heel Warmer with Attachment Tab, Nonsterile, Active Product SKU MH00002T The infant heel warmer is activated at the point of care by squeezing the pouch. This mixes the substrates inside the pouch causing an exothermic chemical reaction, warming the pouch, which is then applied to the heel of an infant to aid in blood draws. Recalled by Cardinal Health 200, LLC. Units affected: 926,425 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A caution statement is being added to remind the user to activate away from face and infant as reports of pack rupture or leaking during activation may resulting in the contents splashing into the user s eyes or onto the infant. Potential harms associated with contact of the liquid inside the pouch are rash, burn and inflammation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 28, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2094-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution to states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA ,ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY..
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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