· Published by Health Canada · Official notice
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalogue number |
|---|---|---|
| IceMan CLASSIC3™ | 101325 | 11-0494 |
| IceMan CLASSIC3™ | 110525 | 11-0494 |
Complaints received reporting a consistent failure mode described as a broken connector on IceMan CLASSIC™ cube unit. If the connector is broken, the unit may not function as intended, which could result in a temporary interruption of prescribed cold therapy until a replacement unit is provided. Leakage could saturate the barrier (dressings) and contact the surgical site with non-sterile water, which could in potential cold-related tissue injury or surgical site infection.