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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Empi STIMC RE Self Adhesive electrodes. For use on TENS, NMES, FES. a DJO brand A cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly to a patient's skin either to record physiological signals (e.g., electroencephalogram) or to apply electrical stimulation.

Z-0501-2013

February 09, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch
Event
Event 61209
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
28,138 pouches
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0501-2013

Official wording

Reason: Covidien is conducting a voluntary recall regarding specific lots of TENS electrodes because it was determined that during the manufacturing process the surface of the wires in these lots may have been exposed to an employee who had a minor cut.

Code information: Lots 200300 and 201203

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including CA, IL, MA, MN, and SD.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Covidien is conducting a voluntary recall regarding specific lots of TENS electrodes because it was determined that during the manufacturing process the surface of the wires in these lots may have been exposed to an employee who had a minor cut.