FDA Recall Terminated

SKINTACT Electrodes for Defibrillation, 10X REF DF20, Rx only, Manufactured by Leonhard Lang GmbH, Archenweg 56, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria. The device is non-sterile and single use. For use on adults and children over eight years old for external defibrillation, pacing, monitoring, and cardioversion.

Recall: Z-2233-2009 · Initiated July 10, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2233-2009
Event Number
52794
Firm
Leonhard Lang Gmbh Archenweg 56 Innsbruck Austria
FEI Number
6736
Product Code
MKJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
July 10, 2009
Posted
September 24, 2009
Terminated
December 17, 2011

Description

SKINTACT Electrodes for Defibrillation, 10X REF DF20, Rx only, Manufactured by Leonhard Lang GmbH, Archenweg 56, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria. The device is non-sterile and single use. For use on adults and children over eight years old for external defibrillation, pacing, monitoring, and cardioversion.

Reason

A potential risk was identified associated with the connectors of the defibrillation electrodes DF20. It was found that some of the connectors do not slip easily into the sockets of the defibrillator or an extension cord of the defibrillator. In such cases increased force or some wiggling is required to insert the connector fully. A potential risk for patients exist, if (a) such a connector (b)

Action

A Leonhard Lang letter dated June 9, 2009 was sent June 6, 2009 to its customer. The letter identified the problem and the product. The letter instructed the consignee to stop using or distributing the product and to quarantine them. It also requested them to report all quantities of product that they had in stock using the attached form.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US - FL Foreign: Austria, Germany, Romania, France, Dubai, Greece, Italy, South Korea, United Kingdom, Hungary, Latvia, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon

Quantity

1433 USA