Stihler recalls PRISMAFLO II blood return warmers (product code PF2-WP261: UH07154-UH07479) due to potential low-level skin burns from hotspots. Affected users should contact Stihler for details.
PRISMAFLO II and PRISMAFLO II S Heating Profile only and not the Control Unit, damage may result in a hotspot on the Heating Profile, may cause low level skin burn
Stihler is recalling its PRISMAFLO II blood return warmers (product code PF2-WP2618) because they can cause low-level skin burns from hotspots. This risk applies to specific serial numbers (UH07154 to UH07479) used with Prismaflex products.
The PRISMAFLO II blood warmer can develop hotspots on the heating profile, which may cause low-level skin burns. This occurs due to improper temperature regulation in the device during blood warming.
Users of the PRISMAFLO II blood return warmer for Prismaflex products with serial numbers UH07154 to UH07479 are affected. Patients receiving blood transfusions or medical procedures using this device are at higher risk.
Check the serial number on the device, which ranges from UH07154 to UH07479. The product is used with Prismaflex products and has the product code PF2-WP2618.
Look for the serial number on the device, which should be between UH07154 and UH07479.
Reach out to Stihler Electronic Gmbh for further instructions on the recall.
The product code is PF2-WP2618.
Serial numbers UH07154 to UH07479.
The recall states it may cause low-level skin burns, but not serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stihler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0761-2019 — Stihler Stihler Hello, I own a Stihler that is covered by recall Z-0761-2019 from Stihler. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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