Smiths Medical Level 1 Hotline Fluid Warmer IV Infusion Unit

Smiths Medical Level 1 Hotline Fluid Warmer for IV Infusion

The Smiths Medical Level 1 Hotline is a fluid warmer IV infusion device designed to warm intravenous fluids and blood products to near body temperature during administration. It is intended for use in clinical settings including theatre, ward and emergency departments where normothermia must be maintained during infusion. This listing is for a pre-owned unit, sold by Selfimed UK.

Checked before dispatch

The following in-house workshop checks are performed before this unit is dispatched:

• Visual inspection of the casing, heater plate and connectors
• Power-on check to confirm the unit energises and the display functions
• Basic function check to confirm the heating circuit responds

These are in-house workshop checks only. Damaged or non-working items are not dispatched. A full engineer service and calibration is not included unless this listing states the unit has been serviced. This item may require service and calibration before clinical use. Planned maintenance and periodic electrical safety testing remain with the operating organisation.

Why this matters

Warming IV fluids and blood products reduces the risk of hypothermia during infusion, which is a recognised concern in surgical, trauma and critical care settings. The Hotline design uses a countercurrent heat exchange principle in the disposable set, with the warming unit maintaining a consistent temperature at the point of delivery rather than in a reservoir. This approach limits heat loss along the administration line.

The unit operates at 230 V, consistent with UK and European mains supply. The product code held on file is HL-90-230V. The manufacturer reference for this listing is SMI111701. Neither value has been independently verified as a GTIN, EAN, UPC, barcode, lot number or any other specific identifier type, and they are quoted here as product codes only.

Key considerations before ordering

• Disposable sets, these are single-use and must be sourced separately. Confirm compatibility with the Hotline unit before purchasing sets from another supplier.
• Calibration status, this unit has not been engineer-serviced or calibrated as part of this listing. The operating organisation is responsible for verifying the unit meets their clinical and safety standards before use.
• Photographs, photographs form part of the description. Review them carefully to assess cosmetic condition and to confirm which accessories are present.
• Compatibility, confirm that this unit is compatible with your administration sets, flow rates and clinical protocol before ordering. Ask before ordering if you are uncertain.
• Electrical safety testing, periodic electrical safety testing in accordance with PUWER and local policy remains the responsibility of the operating organisation.

Technical information on file

No further specifications are held on file. Do not rely on specifications published for other Hotline product generations as applying to this unit. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for your specific unit.

Information on this page is provided for guidance and does not replace advice from a qualified clinician. Always read the manufacturer's instructions before use, and check that a device is suitable for the patient and the prescribed therapy.