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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Arctic Sun 5000 and Arctic Sun 2000; Intended for monitoring and controlling patient temperatures.

Reported: February 17, 2016 Initiated: November 10, 2015 #Z-0760-2016

Product Description

Arctic Sun 5000 and Arctic Sun 2000; Intended for monitoring and controlling patient temperatures.

Reason for Recall

Improper targeted temperature therapy was delivered to patients because the Temperature Simulator Key was connected to the patient temperature cable instead of the patient temperature probe.

Details

Recalling Firm
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Units Affected
1,539
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution-DC and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI. IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV.
Location
Covington, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Arctic Sun 5000 and Arctic Sun 2000; Intended for monitoring and controlling patient temperatures.. Recalled by C.R. Bard, Inc.. Units affected: 1,539.
Why was this product recalled?
Improper targeted temperature therapy was delivered to patients because the Temperature Simulator Key was connected to the patient temperature cable instead of the patient temperature probe.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 17, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0760-2016.