Recall Z-0101-2015

Estill Medical Technologies, Inc · initiated July 25, 2014

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Ultra Battery 1 Model: TA-UB1 NSN: 6515-01-592-5803 The Ultra Battery 1 (TA-UB1) is a rechargeable power source for the Thermal Angel Blood and IV Fluid Infusion Warmer. The TA-UB1 battery was designed to provide sufficient power for the Thermal Angel to warm and deliver one liter of blood or IV fluid infusion to a trauma patient.

Codes / lots: 06-2011; 07-2011; 08-2011; 09-2011; 03-2012; 04-2012; 05-2012; 06-2012; 07-2012; 08-2012; 01-2013; 03-2013; 08-2013; 09-2013; 10-2013; 11-2013; 12-2013; 01-2014; 02-2014; 04-2014; 07-2012; 02-2014

Reason for recall

Estill has discovered that a fully discharged Ultra Battery 1 (TA-UB1) will reach 96.9% of its capacity during a 60 minute charging period. If you have a fully discharged Ultra Battery 1 (TA-UB1), in order to achieve a 100% of charge capacity you should charge it for a period of 90 minutes. In addition, the charging voltage range of 10-36V specified on the Ultra Battery 1 (TA-UB1) label and in t

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

Thermal Angel sent a Notice of Corrections letter dated July 25, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to communicate the contents of the notice to all employees, consignees, consultants, or other parties affected by this correction. The firm also updated the labeling and instructions for use. For additional information cusotmers were instructed to contact Medical Technologies at (877)354-0286.The recalling firm issued a Notice of Corrections to its distributors and customers. For questions regarding this recall call 214-561-6001.

Details

Recall number
Z-0101-2015
Initiated
July 25, 2014
Posted by FDA
October 21, 2014
Terminated
August 21, 2015
Product code
BSB – Warmer, Blood, Non-Electromagnetic Radiation
Quantity
6,886
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Serbia.
Recalling firm
Estill Medical Technologies, Inc, Dallas, TX

Official FDA recall record