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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 25, 2013

Blanketrol III, Model Number 233, Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc., 12011 Mosteller Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241 Hyper-Hypothermia device used to lower or to raise a patients temperature and/or maintain a desired patient temperature through conductive heat transfer.

During a label review it was discovered that both the Blanketrol III Operations (57201-N) & Operations & Technical (56201-Q) manuals had verbiage added back into the manual during…

Recall #
Z-2209-2013
Affected scope
115V - 396 units; 230V - 385 units
Initiated
September 3, 2013
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Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc recalled Blanketrol III, Model Number 233, Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc., 12011 Mosteller Roa… - a moderate-severity action.

Blanketrol III, Model Number 233, Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc., 12011 Mosteller Roa… was recalled by Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc in September 25, 2013. Reason: During a label review it was discovered that both the Blanketrol III Operations (57201-N) & Operations & Tech…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2209-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-During a label review it was discovered that both the Blanketrol III Operations (57201-N) & Operations & Tech….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 25, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2209-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2209-2013) was formally reported on September 25, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 3, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Cincinnati, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 115V - 396 units; 230V - 385 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: During a label review it was discovered that both the Blanketrol III Operations (57201-N) & Operations & Technical (56201-Q) manuals had verbiage added back into the manual during ECN M111-4260 (released 12/29/2011) whi… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, , NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WV. Internationa…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

115V - 396 units; 230V - 385 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Blanketrol III, Model Number 233, Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc., 12011 Mosteller Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241 Hyper-Hypothermia device used to lower or to raise a patients temperature and/or maintain a desired patient temperature through conductive heat transfer.

Reason for recall

During a label review it was discovered that both the Blanketrol III Operations (57201-N) & Operations & Technical (56201-Q) manuals had verbiage added back into the manual during ECN M111-4260 (released 12/29/2011) which was previously removed for clarification of the intended use and subsequent 501(K) approval.

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-2209-2013
Date reported September 25, 2013
Date initiated September 3, 2013
Recalling firm Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc
Firm location Cincinnati, OH
Affected scope 115V - 396 units; 230V - 385 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, , NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WV. Internationally to ARGENTINA, AU…

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Blanketrol III, Model Number 233, Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc., 12011 Mosteller Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241 Hyper-Hypothermia device used to lower or to raise a patients temperature and/or maintain a desired patient temperature through conductive heat transfer.. Recalled by Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc. Units affected: 115V - 396 units; 230V - 385 units.
Why was this product recalled?
During a label review it was discovered that both the Blanketrol III Operations (57201-N) & Operations & Technical (56201-Q) manuals had verbiage added back into the manual during ECN M111-4260 (released 12/29/2011) which was previously removed for clarification of the intended use and subsequent 501(K) approval.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 25, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2209-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, , NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WV. Internationally to ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AZERBAIJAN, BELGIUM, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COSTA RICA, CROATIA, GERMANY, HONDURAS, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, ISRAEL, KOREA, KUWAIT, MEXICO, NEW ZEALAND, PERU, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SPAIN, TAHITI, THAILAND, THE NETHERLANDS, THE PHILIPPINES, UNITED ARAB EMERITES & UNITED KINGDOM..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2209-2013) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported September 25, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.