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HYPOTHERMIA SLIPPERS Supportive in Cancer, packaged under the following brands: (a) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3000 (b) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3000LV (c) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3001 (d) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3007 (e) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3008

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 28, 2017 Southwest Technologies Infusion Pumps

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    US Distribution: (a) SL3000, Lot Numbers: 110713C 122612D 091412C 070909D 052213E 080813D 020314D 031714D 071014B 101514B 120214B 011415B 030515C 041315C 071315C 091115C 100915C 020516D 030316D 041116D 060116B 062916C 081716B 101216D OUS Distribution: (a) SL3000, Lot Numbers: 102909D 070909D 011110C 030210C 042110D 050610C 080910C 100610D 011911C 031111D 060211C 080911C 100611B 012512B 031912C 061212D 091412C 110712B 122612D 052213E 080813D 110713C 020314D 031714D 071014B 101514B 120214B 011415B 030515C 041315C 071315C 091115C 100915C 020516D 030316D 040816B 041116D 060116B 081716B 101216D 013117B 022017D 041917C (b) SL3000LV, Lot Numbers: 022117C 032817C 050417B 061917C 071217B (c) SL3001, Lot Numbers: 032410C, 110210B (d) SL3007, Lot Numbers: 080510E, 102616D (e) SL3008, Lot Numbers: 030110C
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Southwest Technologies Inc
Reason for Recall:
Hypothermia mitts, hypothermia slippers, and hypothermia caps on the market are misbranded for use during chemotherapy treatments. Additionally, Southwest Technologies, Inc. was informed of 2 events of frostbite to digits in the last year while using the hypothermia mitts.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

HYPOTHERMIA SLIPPERS Supportive in Cancer, packaged under the following brands: (a) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3000 (b) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3000LV (c) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3001 (d) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3007 (e) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3008

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

US Distribution: (a) SL3000, Lot Numbers: 110713C 122612D 091412C 070909D 052213E 080813D 020314D 031714D 071014B 101514B 120214B 011415B 030515C 041315C 071315C 091115C 100915C 020516D 030316D 041116D 060116B 062916C 081716B 101216D OUS Distribution: (a) SL3000, Lot Numbers: 102909D 070909D 011110C 030210C 042110D 050610C 080910C 100610D 011911C 031111D 060211C 080911C 100611B 012512B 031912C 061212D 091412C 110712B 122612D 052213E 080813D 110713C 020314D 031714D 071014B 101514B 120214B 011415B 030515C 041315C 071315C 091115C 100915C 020516D 030316D 040816B 041116D 060116B 081716B 101216D 013117B 022017D 041917C (b) SL3000LV, Lot Numbers: 022117C 032817C 050417B 061917C 071217B (c) SL3001, Lot Numbers: 032410C, 110210B (d) SL3007, Lot Numbers: 080510E, 102616D (e) SL3008, Lot Numbers: 030110C

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1602-2018

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Southwest Technologies

Class I - Dangerous

Hypothermia mitts, hypothermia slippers, and hypothermia caps on the market are misbranded for use during chemotherapy treatments. Additionally, Southwest Technologies, Inc. was informed of 2 events of frostbite to digits in the last year while using the hypothermia mitts.

Dec 28, 2017 Infusion Pumps View Details →