Southwest Technologies recalls Elasto-Gel hypothermia slippers (SL3000, SL3000LV, SL3001, SL3007, SL3008) due to misbranding for chemotherapy use and reported frostbite incidents.
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.
Southwest Technologies recalls Elasto-Gel hypothermia slippers for cancer patients that were misbranded for chemotherapy use. The recall follows reports of frostbite injuries from these slippers during treatment.
These slippers are mislabeled for chemotherapy use, which can lead to frostbite injuries. The manufacturer reported two cases of frostbite to fingers in the past year while patients used the slippers during treatment.
Cancer patients using hypothermia slippers for chemotherapy support. Those with the specific model numbers and lot dates listed are most at risk.
Check for Elasto-Gel slippers with model numbers SL3000, SL3000LV, SL3001, SL3007, or SL3008. Look for specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice for each model.
Identify the model number and lot number on your Elasto-Gel hypothermia slippers to see if they are in the recalled list.
If your slippers are recalled, stop using them immediately to prevent frostbite injuries.
The slippers were misbranded for use during chemotherapy treatments, and two cases of frostbite to fingers were reported in the past year.
Elasto-Gel SL3000, SL3000LV, SL3001, SL3007, and SL3008 models with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the model number and lot number on your slippers against the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Elasto-Gel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1602-2018 — Elasto-Gel Elasto-Gel Hello, I own a Elasto-Gel that is covered by recall Z-1602-2018 from Elasto-Gel. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
