FDA Recall Terminated

Skintact Electrodes for Defibrillation, DF29N. Product Usage: Multifunction electrode for external defibrillation, pacing, cardioversion, and monitoring. The device is non-sterile and for single use only.

Recall: Z-0004-2017 · Initiated September 1, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0004-2017
Event Number
75181
Firm
Leonhard Lang Medizintechnik GmbH Archenweg 56 Innsbruck Austria
FEI Number
6736
Product Code
MKJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
September 1, 2016
Posted
October 14, 2016
Terminated
March 26, 2019

Description

Skintact Electrodes for Defibrillation, DF29N. Product Usage: Multifunction electrode for external defibrillation, pacing, cardioversion, and monitoring. The device is non-sterile and for single use only.

Reason

There is a risk that defibrillation electrodes model DF29N will be connected with the defibrillator Welch Allyn AED 10 only with delay or not at all. This may cause a situation in which a patient, who is in a life threatening condition and requires a defibrillation shock, cannot be treated in good time.

Action

Consignees was sent via e-mail a Leonhard Lang "Important Safety Notice" dated September 1, 2016. The letter described the product being recalled, Description of the defect, Actions and time frame of the recall, & Compensation for the recalled electrodes. Advised consignees to inform all users within their organizations of the recall; and, secure and destroy the unused electrodes in their inventory. Confirmation of destruction can be done by completing and returning the "Confirmation of Destruction / Consumption" form by October 14, 2016. If the product was further distributed, they were to forward a copy of the Safety Notice. For questions contact sales staff.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US, to the state of Florida; and, the countries of South Africa, Germany, Slovenia, France, United Arab Emirates, Great Britain, Italy, Israel, Serbia, Thailand, Thailand, South Africa, Lebanon, and Poland.

Quantity

11,110 ( US 8,040; OUS 3,070)