Recall Z-1496-2019— PF Consumer Healthcare 1 LLC
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by PF Consumer Healthcare 1 LLC, initiated 2019-04-26, terminated 2024-06-11. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: ThermaCare HEATWRAPS, ADVANCED BACK PAIN THERAPY, SKU: a) F00573301020A b) F00573301026X c) F00573301009B Product Usage: ThermaCare(R) HeatWraps are indicated in adults to provide heat therapy for the temporary relief of minor muscular and joint pains associated with overexertion, strains, sprains, and arthritis and menstrual pain. ThermaCare HeatWraps are made up of heat cells enclosed within wraps that consists of a mixture of ingredients including soft iron, carbon or absorbent gelling material and brine solution (water, salt, and sodium thiosulphate). The heat cells get activated in the presence of air (oxygen) to produce a low-level heat.. Reason: There is the potential that a HeatWrap could include cells that have a higher cell temperature than specified in lot S97473. The use of heat cell wrap with increased temperatures poses a potential risk of skin injuries such as burns/blisters and/or skin irritation on the wrap-applied area..
- Recalling firm
- PF Consumer Healthcare 1 LLC
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2019-04-26
- Terminated
- 2024-06-11
- Firm location
- Albany, GA, United States
Product description
ThermaCare HEATWRAPS, ADVANCED BACK PAIN THERAPY, SKU: a) F00573301020A b) F00573301026X c) F00573301009B Product Usage: ThermaCare(R) HeatWraps are indicated in adults to provide heat therapy for the temporary relief of minor muscular and joint pains associated with overexertion, strains, sprains, and arthritis and menstrual pain. ThermaCare HeatWraps are made up of heat cells enclosed within wraps that consists of a mixture of ingredients including soft iron, carbon or absorbent gelling material and brine solution (water, salt, and sodium thiosulphate). The heat cells get activated in the presence of air (oxygen) to produce a low-level heat.
Reason for recall
There is the potential that a HeatWrap could include cells that have a higher cell temperature than specified in lot S97473. The use of heat cell wrap with increased temperatures poses a potential risk of skin injuries such as burns/blisters and/or skin irritation on the wrap-applied area.
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