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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Reusable, Self-Adhering TENS/NMES/FES electrodes Single Patient Use Only. An electrocardiograph electrode is the electrical conductor which is applied to the surface of the body to transmit the electrical signal at the body surface to a processor that produces an electrocardiogram or vectorcardiogram.

Z-0499-2013

February 09, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch
Event
Event 61209
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
3594 pouches
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0499-2013

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 202404, 202506, 203431,

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.