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Altrix Precision Temperature Management System Model: 8001Product Usage: The Altrix system is intended for circulating temperature controlled warm or cold water via patient contact thermal transfer devices for the application of regulating human body temperature in situations where a physician or clinician with prescription privileges determines that temperature therapy is necessary or desirable.

FDA Recall Z-0235-2019 · Posted None

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDWJ
Date Initiated2018-09-06
Date Terminated2020-04-13
Product Quantity389 units

Reason for Recall

Users may experience alarm fatigue due to frequent alarming relating to patient temperature deviation beyond 0.5C while in Automatic mode. 2. Users may experience a Remove from Use code 9 (RFU 9) fault condition relating to inadvertent flow alarms.3. Users may experience code RFU 27 fault condition relating to mechanical interference between the device fan and filter

Firm Action

Stryker notified accounts by letter on 9/6/18 via Fed'X advising of the problem, steps to be taken: 1.Locate the units listed on the attached business reply form and identify the address where they can be serviced. 2.Return the enclosed business reply form to confirm receipt of this notification by fax 269 488 8691 or email [email protected]. 3.Upon receipt of the completed business reply form, Stryker will contact you to arrange for the modification/repair of your Altrix unit. 4.If you have questions regarding the safe continued use of your Altrix unit, please contact Tech Support by calling +1 800 327 0770 and selecting opt 2.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution and the countries of Foreign: Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Switzerland and United Kingdom

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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