FDA Recall Terminated

Model 100 enFlow Fluid/Blood Warmer Model Numbers: 980100, 91000103, 91000153, 91000154, 91000156 The device is a medical point-of-care device designed to warm blood and IV fluids.

Recall: Z-2008-2009 · Initiated March 23, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2008-2009
Event Number
52209
Firm
Enginivity LLC
FEI Number
3006095475
Product Code
LGZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 23, 2009
Posted
September 4, 2009
Terminated
May 2, 2012
Address
1 Militia Drive, LL A, Lexington, MA, 02421

Description

Model 100 enFlow Fluid/Blood Warmer Model Numbers: 980100, 91000103, 91000153, 91000154, 91000156 The device is a medical point-of-care device designed to warm blood and IV fluids.

Reason

1. Fluid contamination of the electronic circuitry can cause short circuits resulting in permanent fuse failure or localized circuit board overheating with possible smoldering and discoloration. 2. Electromagnetic (EMI) Interference associated with the Warmer may produce artifact in ECG, EEG, or EMG records (cardiac or neuro monitoring).

Action

Vital Signs, Inc. issued Product Safety Notification on March 23, 2009 informing users of potential EMI and fluid ingress issues. All warmers in the field will be replaced beginning in May 2009.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, India, Israel, Australia, Mexico, Germany, Republic of Singapore, China, Guatemala, Switzerland, Dubai United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Malaysia, India, Ecuador, & United Kingdom.

Quantity

3052 units