FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

enFlow IV Fluid Warmer (510k name: EFLOW IV FLUID WARMER, MODEL 100, EFLOW DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE, MODEL 200 AND EFLOW AC POWER SUPPLY, MODEL 120). The Enginivity enFlow TM IV Fluid Warmer is intended for warming blood, blood products and intravenous solutions prior to administration. It is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments to help prevent hypothermia.

Recall: Z-1972-2012 · Reported July 18, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1972-2012
Event ID
62441
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
July 18, 2012
Initiation Date
February 20, 2012
Classification Date
July 9, 2012
Termination Date
August 19, 2013
Address
20 Campus Rd, Totowa, NJ, 07512-1210, United States

Description

enFlow IV Fluid Warmer (510k name: EFLOW IV FLUID WARMER, MODEL 100, EFLOW DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE, MODEL 200 AND EFLOW AC POWER SUPPLY, MODEL 120). The Enginivity enFlow TM IV Fluid Warmer is intended for warming blood, blood products and intravenous solutions prior to administration. It is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments to help prevent hypothermia.

Reason

The EnFlow Warmer Strap does not meet the requirements of the biocompatibility standard (ISO 10993) for products that may have contact with skin for less than 24 hours.

Code Info

a) 510(k): K060537 b) Medical device listing number: D071942 All enFlow Warmer Straps in the field present a potential for tissue injury. Sold separately as Product #: 980304 and 980304EU Included as an accessory in following enFlow products: Military Domestic 91000153 980100 91000154 980100EU 91000156 980105VS 91000103

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

11803 cases