FDA Recall Terminated

The Thermedx Fluid Management System is designed to provide irrigation fluids to irrigate, distend, and debride while warming the fluid to assist in the prevention of peri-operative hypothermia. The fluid is warmed via an internal infrared mechanism. Additionally the system will hold suction canisters for the collection of used irrigant.

Recall: Z-2555-2014 · Initiated February 10, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2555-2014
Event Number
68986
Firm
Thermedx LLC
FEI Number
3007495879
Product Code
OJR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
February 10, 2014
Posted
August 27, 2014
Terminated
August 4, 2015
Address
31200 Solon Rd, Unit 1, Solon, OH, 44139-3556

Description

The Thermedx Fluid Management System is designed to provide irrigation fluids to irrigate, distend, and debride while warming the fluid to assist in the prevention of peri-operative hypothermia. The fluid is warmed via an internal infrared mechanism. Additionally the system will hold suction canisters for the collection of used irrigant.

Reason

A vendor changed the manufacturing process of a component used in the canister ring that may affect the performance of the ring. The deficit display may be higher than the actual deficit when the fluid collection canister is fully loaded.

Action

Thermedx sent an Urgent Product Correction letter dated March 15, 2014, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were notified that the devices were in need of correction, and that it would be performed at their facilities by Thermedx. Customers with questions were instructed to call a Thermedx technical service representative at 1-888-542-9276. For questions regarding this recall call 440-542-0883.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including HI, MS, NY, OH, PA, VA, WA, WV, and IL.

Quantity

21