FDA Recall Terminated

Medi-Trace Cadence Adult Radiotransparent Defibrillation Electrode Product ID: 22550R. Intended for use in cardioversion, pacing, ECG monitoring, and defibrillation procedures.

Recall: Z-1184-2013 · Initiated April 8, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1184-2013
Event Number
64868
Firm
Covidien LLC
FEI Number
1282497
Product Code
DRO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
April 8, 2013
Posted
April 29, 2013
Terminated
November 19, 2015
Address
15 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, MA, 02048-1113

Description

Medi-Trace Cadence Adult Radiotransparent Defibrillation Electrode Product ID: 22550R. Intended for use in cardioversion, pacing, ECG monitoring, and defibrillation procedures.

Reason

Defibrillation Electrodes may arc/spark result in thermal damage to the leadwire, which could render the device incapable of delivering the appropriate energy or shock to the patient

Action

Covidien sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated April 8, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem and requests that customers immediately stop using and segregate any affected product from inventory. Questions:Call 1-800-962-9888 option 8, then extension 2500.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Korea, Japan, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Singapore, and South Africa.

Quantity

133470 (sets of 2)