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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

evaluemed Infant Heel Warmer 301-1223; Distributed by Tri-anim A disposable heel warmer for use when circulation needs to be stimulated in the infant heel in order for blood sampling to occur

Reported: April 13, 2016 Initiated: February 10, 2016 #Z-1316-2016

Product Description

evaluemed Infant Heel Warmer 301-1223; Distributed by Tri-anim A disposable heel warmer for use when circulation needs to be stimulated in the infant heel in order for blood sampling to occur

Reason for Recall

eValueMed Infant Heel Warmers and eValueMed Infant Transport Mattresses bear no expiration date, nor any warning that product used beyond its expected shelf life may warm to temperature above its specification.

Details

Units Affected
539.156
Distribution
Nationwide distribution to Ohio only.
Location
Andover, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
evaluemed Infant Heel Warmer 301-1223; Distributed by Tri-anim A disposable heel warmer for use when circulation needs to be stimulated in the infant heel in order for blood sampling to occur. Recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation. Units affected: 539.156.
Why was this product recalled?
eValueMed Infant Heel Warmers and eValueMed Infant Transport Mattresses bear no expiration date, nor any warning that product used beyond its expected shelf life may warm to temperature above its specification.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 13, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1316-2016.