FDA Recall Terminated

2-Channel Laryngeal Surface Electrode (Model LSE500DCS and LSE500DCL) For use as a Surgical stimulator/locator for recurrent laryngeal nerve.

Recall: Z-0798-2010 · Initiated January 11, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0798-2010
Event Number
54233
Firm
Neurovision Medical Products Inc
FEI Number
1930870
Product Code
ETN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
January 11, 2010
Posted
February 22, 2010
Terminated
April 21, 2011
Address
275 Burnett Ave, Ventura, CA, 93003

Description

2-Channel Laryngeal Surface Electrode (Model LSE500DCS and LSE500DCL) For use as a Surgical stimulator/locator for recurrent laryngeal nerve.

Reason

This recall has been initiated due to a conductive glue used to attach the lead wire to electrode, which has been found in a small number of electrodes, to cause a short circuit in one of the channels. This is due to migration of the adhesive from one pad to the other creating an electrical short. Use of one of these defective electrodes could lead to a failure to monitor. Our investigation has c

Action

URGENT RECALL: Medical Device Letter dated 1/7/10. The letter identified the affected product and provided a list of necessary actions for customers to take. The customers should immediately examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. In addition, if they have further distributed this product, please identify their customers and notify them at once of this product recall. Their notification to their customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this recall notification letter. This recall should be carried out to the user level. Your assistance is appreciated and necessary to prevent any failure to monitor. Please complete and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible. If you have any questions, call Ryan Rea or Kevin Rea, at 866-815-6999.

Distribution

Nationwide: CA CO FL GA IL LA MI ND NY OH PA TX UT WA WI)

Quantity

4143