PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Infant Heel Warmer with Attachment Tab, Nonsterile, Active Product SKU MH00002T The infant heel warmer is activated at the point of care by squeezing the pouch. This mixes the substrates inside the pouch causing an exothermic chemical reaction, warming the pouch, which is then applied to the heel of an infant to aid in blood draws

Reported: July 28, 2021 Initiated: June 9, 2021 #Z-2094-2021

Product Description

Infant Heel Warmer with Attachment Tab, Nonsterile, Active Product SKU MH00002T The infant heel warmer is activated at the point of care by squeezing the pouch. This mixes the substrates inside the pouch causing an exothermic chemical reaction, warming the pouch, which is then applied to the heel of an infant to aid in blood draws

Reason for Recall

A caution statement is being added to remind the user to activate away from face and infant as reports of pack rupture or leaking during activation may resulting in the contents splashing into the user s eyes or onto the infant. Potential harms associated with contact of the liquid inside the pouch are rash, burn and inflammation.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Units Affected
926,425 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution to states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA ,ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.
Location
Mansfield, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Infant Heel Warmer with Attachment Tab, Nonsterile, Active Product SKU MH00002T The infant heel warmer is activated at the point of care by squeezing the pouch. This mixes the substrates inside the pouch causing an exothermic chemical reaction, warming the pouch, which is then applied to the heel of an infant to aid in blood draws. Recalled by Cardinal Health 200, LLC. Units affected: 926,425 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A caution statement is being added to remind the user to activate away from face and infant as reports of pack rupture or leaking during activation may resulting in the contents splashing into the user s eyes or onto the infant. Potential harms associated with contact of the liquid inside the pouch are rash, burn and inflammation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 28, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2094-2021.