FDA Recall Terminated

R2 Adult R2 Non-Radiolucent Multifunction Electrodes, Catalog/REF No. 3200-1715, NON-STERILE, MADE IN USA, CONMED CORPORATION, 525 FRENCH ROAD, UTICA, NY 13507 This device, when connected to a monitor/defibrillator has the ability to monitor the electro-cardio function (ECG) of the patient. The device, when electrically activated by the monitor/defibrillator can pace the heart rate of the patient and may also transmit the electrical current to the patient for cardio-conversion. This is a non-sterile, disposable device.

Recall: Z-0856-2012 · Initiated March 31, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0856-2012
Event Number
60701
Firm
ConMed Corporation
FEI Number
3001451571
Product Code
MLN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
March 31, 2011
Posted
January 25, 2012
Terminated
January 26, 2012
Address
525 French Road, Utica, NY, 13502

Description

R2 Adult R2 Non-Radiolucent Multifunction Electrodes, Catalog/REF No. 3200-1715, NON-STERILE, MADE IN USA, CONMED CORPORATION, 525 FRENCH ROAD, UTICA, NY 13507 This device, when connected to a monitor/defibrillator has the ability to monitor the electro-cardio function (ECG) of the patient. The device, when electrically activated by the monitor/defibrillator can pace the heart rate of the patient and may also transmit the electrical current to the patient for cardio-conversion. This is a non-sterile, disposable device.

Reason

The specific lot was assembled without the rivet cover.

Action

ConMed Corporation sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated March 25, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately stop use of the device and return it to ConMed Corporation. Please review your inventory for any of the devices listed on Attachment I. If you do not have any devices to return, please follow the instructions in the letter and complete Attachment II, indicating you have no devices and fax it to 315-624-3225. Please complete the attached Business reply form. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause you or your staff. For further questions please call (315) 797-8375.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Belgium, Germany and Hong Kong.

Quantity

850 sets (2 pads per set in individual pouch)