Conduction blood/fluid warmer

Intended purpose

A mains electricity (AC-powered) device designed for in-line heating of banked blood, blood products, intravenous (IV) solutions, and irrigation fluids, typically to near body temperature (i.e., 35 to 37 degree celsius)) before infusion, through the conduction of heat. The device usually includes a surface heat exchanger (e.g., heated dry plate) for the conduction of heat to the infusion blood/fluid via a disposable set (e.g., tubing or pouch); it also includes temperature controls and/or alarms. The warmer is used to minimize adverse thermal reactions in the patient. It is typically mounted on an IV pole under the infusion bag; it does not infuse blood/fluid.