FDA Recall
Terminated
Radiofrequency Grounding Pad, REF RF-DGP-L
Recall: Z-0664-2020
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Initiated October 14, 2019
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0664-2020
- Event Number
- 84272
- Firm
- Abbott Medical
- FEI Number
- 3005334138
- Product Code
- GXD
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Process control
- Initiated
- October 14, 2019
- Terminated
- July 19, 2021
- Address
- 5050 Nathan Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55442-3209
Description
Radiofrequency Grounding Pad, REF RF-DGP-L
Reason
Affected lots were manufactured with the protective release liner in an incorrect orientation. When attempting to remove this disposable release liner, a clear film may be left on the grounding pad which may interfere with patient skin contact and lead to uneven heating.
Action
The firm initiated the recall by letter hand delivered by an Abbott field representative. The letter requested that consignee cease use of the affected lot and return the product with the aid of a field representative.
Distribution
nationwide
Quantity
8940 devices