FDA Recall Terminated

Covidien Kendall Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes Part Number: 20660

Recall: Z-0045-2015 · Initiated September 18, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0045-2015
Event Number
69257
Firm
Covidien LLC
FEI Number
1282497
Product Code
DRO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
September 18, 2014
Posted
October 15, 2014
Terminated
May 24, 2017
Address
15 Hampshire St, Mansfield, MA, 02048-1113

Description

Covidien Kendall Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes Part Number: 20660

Reason

Covidien Medi-Trace Cadence and Kendall Defibrillation Electrodes Not Compatible for use with Philips model FR3 or FRx AEDs

Action

Covidien notified customers by letter via Federal Express on 9/18/14. The letter requests that they immediately verify that they are not stocking Covidien electrodes for use with Philips FR3 or FRx AED units. A customer reply acknowledgement form is provided to allow Covidien to track the effectiveness of the notification. Covidien is adding a label to all levels of packaging that alerts the user that the product is not compatible with the FR3 and FRx AED units. Distribution partners notified to address product in the distribution chain that is available to be relabeled. For questions customers should call (800) 962-9888, option 8, then extension 2500. For questions regarding this recall call 508-261-8000.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribtion-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada Greece Israel Belgium Finland France Germany Great Britain Ireland Italy Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland Brazil Chile Philippines Taiwan Australia New Zealand.

Quantity

31,590 pairs