FDA Recall Terminated

Empi STIMC RE Self Adhesive electrodes. For use on TENS, NMES, FES. a DJO brand A cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly to a patient's skin either to record physiological signals (e.g., electroencephalogram) or to apply electrical stimulation.

Recall: Z-0501-2013 · Initiated February 9, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0501-2013
Event Number
61209
Firm
Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch
FEI Number
1000116809
Product Code
GXY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
February 9, 2012
Posted
December 10, 2012
Terminated
January 3, 2013
Address
1313 Grant Blvd W, Wabasha, MN, 55981-1058

Description

Empi STIMC RE Self Adhesive electrodes. For use on TENS, NMES, FES. a DJO brand A cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly to a patient's skin either to record physiological signals (e.g., electroencephalogram) or to apply electrical stimulation.

Reason

Covidien is conducting a voluntary recall regarding specific lots of TENS electrodes because it was determined that during the manufacturing process the surface of the wires in these lots may have been exposed to an employee who had a minor cut.

Action

Covidien sent An Urgent Product Recall letter, dated February 9, 2012, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the affected product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine the affected product if found. The letter asked customers to fill in teh quantity remaining in their inventory and fax it to 651-565-5888. A Covidien Customer Service rep would contact the consignee for returning product. Consignees were also requested to notify their customers of the recall. For questions regarding this recall call 508-261-8532.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including CA, IL, MA, MN, and SD.

Quantity

28,138 pouches