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Cincinnati Sub Zero, Steri-Probe Temperature Probe, Esophageal/Rectal Temperature Probe, Part Number: 39622, Catalog #49

FDA device recall Z-0372-2012 · posted 2012-01-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc
Reason for recall
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 taken
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.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
BZT
Quantity affected
369,680
Distribution
Nationwide distribution and Canada.
Date initiated
2011-09-26
Date posted
2012-01-11
Date terminated
2013-08-13
Location
Cincinnati, OH

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RecordFirmDate
ESOPHAGEAL/RECTAL TEMPERATURE PROBE AND ESOPHAGEAL STETHOSCOPE WITH TEMPERATURE SENSOR (K072621)Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc.2007-12-13