Due to FDA's safety communication relating to nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections related to heater/cooler devices, an updated Instructions For Use includes a more robust cleaning & disinfection procedure.
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Improperly rated fuses were used in the manufacture of the device.
The device may not maintain water flow or temperature control.
Seals in the water path of the CT-99 cold therapy pad may separate during use, which could lead to a water leak.
The incorrect voltage component was placed into the device during manufacturing. This may make the device unable to maintain patient temperature during cooling mode. The device will continue to indicate that the unit is cooling because the compressor will continue to run, however water in the reservoir will begin to return to ambient temperature. The actual water temperature will be displayed but
During a customer inquiry regarding a beta version of the Bill Data Export Software, Model USB-127, it was discovered that the wrong software version was released to a customer.
During a label review it was discovered that both the Blanketrol III Operations (57201-N) & Operations & Technical (56201-Q) manuals had verbiage added back into the manual during ECN M111-4260 (released 12/29/2011) which was previously removed for clarification of the intended use and subsequent 501(K) approval.