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Unilect ECG Electrodes Unomedical, McAllen Texas. Intended use:Cardiac monitoring

FDA device recall Z-1431-2010 · posted 2010-04-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
ConvaTec
Reason for recall
In an emergency situation where defibrillation is necessary and electrodes are already in use, the electrodes may malfunction and incorrectly report lack of cardiac activity.
Action taken
The one distributor was notified personally on March 9, 2010. All remaining stock was put on hold, and a "URGENT : MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated March 11, 2010, was sent to customers. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. All customers were asked to immediately stop distributing and quarantine all recalled lots. The customers were ask to perform a count of recalled product currently in inventory, complete and return the Recall Response Form even if no recalled product is in inventory, send a copy of response to distributor in order to receive reimbursement, and to call 1-800-582-6514 for instructions on how to return the recalled product. If you have any questions, please contact Convatec at 908-904-2425.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DRX
Quantity affected
567,000 units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: CA
Date initiated
2010-03-11
Date posted
2010-04-22
Date terminated
2011-06-21
Location
Skillman, NJ

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