The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0451-2013·Announced 2012-12-05

Kimberly-Clark Patient Warming System Model 1000 Recalled for False Alarms

Kimberly-Clark is recalling 400 Model 1000 Patient Warming System Control Units because the Error 85 alarm occasionally triggered inappropriately.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves inappropriate alarm triggering, which is a functional defect without reported injuries or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is recalling 400 units of the Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit. The product is a thermal regulating system indicated for monitoring and controlling patient temperature.

The recall was initiated because the Error 85 alarm on the Model 1000 Control Unit was occasionally triggered inappropriately. The affected units were distributed nationwide, including in AZ, AK, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, and WI.

Healthcare facilities should identify affected units by checking the serial numbers listed in the official recall notice. Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Kimberly-Clark Corporation for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Kimberly-Clark Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit The product is a thermal regulating system, indicated for monitoring and controlling patient temperature.
Affected units
400

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Serial Number - SA09043017
  • SA09043019
  • SA0904320
  • SA09043018
  • SA09043015
  • SA09043012
  • SA09043016
  • SA09043014
  • SA09043013
  • SA09043009
  • SA09043011
  • SA09043010
  • SA09043008
  • SA09043007
  • SA09043006
  • SA09043003
  • SA09043005
  • SA09043004
  • SA09043002
  • SA09043001

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 37 states specifically: