FDA Recall Terminated

Cincinnati Sub Zero, Steri-Probe Temperature Probe, Esophageal/Rectal Temperature Probe, Part Number: 39622, Catalog #491B. TA disposable temperature probe used in conjunction with a measuring/monitoring device to continuously measure/monitor a patient's core body temperature.

Recall: Z-0372-2012 · Initiated September 26, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0372-2012
Event Number
60307
Firm
Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc
FEI Number
1516825
Product Code
BZT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
September 26, 2011
Posted
January 11, 2012
Terminated
August 13, 2013
Address
12011 Mosteller Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45241

Description

Cincinnati Sub Zero, Steri-Probe Temperature Probe, Esophageal/Rectal Temperature Probe, Part Number: 39622, Catalog #491B. TA disposable temperature probe used in conjunction with a measuring/monitoring device to continuously measure/monitor a patient's core body temperature.

Reason

Reports that the Rectal/ Esophageal Temperature Probes are not reading correctly. This situation causes the Blanketrol device, which the probes connect to, to shut down operation and display a 'check probe' error.

Action

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc., issued an "Urgent Medical Device Field Action" letter on November 1, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter includes; description of product and problem, and a list of the affected lot numbers. The letter instructs the customers to discontinue use of the device. All unused product is to be returned to the Biomedical/Clinical Engineering and/or Service Department for an replacement and all used probes are to be disposed of in accordance with hospital policy. The customers are also instructed to complete and return an attached Recall Response Form ASAP. For additional information, customers may contact the Beatrice Washington at 1-800-989-7373 or (513) 772-8810.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution and Canada.

Quantity

369,680