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VIASYS Healthcare Disposable Bar Electrodes. Re-order No. 019-435600. Single Use only. Manufactured in the U.S.A. for VI

FDA device recall Z-1254-06 · posted 2006-07-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Nicolet Biomedical Div of Viasys Healthcare
Reason for recall
The Bar Electrodes do not meet performance specification for electrode impedance. A manufacturing defect was discovered in disposable bar electrodes, part number 019-435600, lot 604664, that has the potential to reduce the amplitude of a motor or sensory nerve action potential. These possible lower amplitudes will be measured only if the bar electrode is used as a bar.
Action taken
Communication on April 28, 2006 by phone, followed by Certified Mail, with return receipt to confirm receipt of information . The letter describes the issue and asks that affected product be returned. The customer notification allows the user the option of using the Bar Electrode as 2 separate electrodes, as described in the Instructions for Use.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GXZ
Quantity affected
53 boxes, 10 electrodes per pouch, 10 pouches per box
Distribution
World wide including the states of AL, CA, CT, FL, IA, NH, NY, OH, TX. and countries of Canada, Japan, Poland
Date initiated
2006-04-28
Date posted
2006-07-25
Date terminated
2006-12-27
Location
Madison, WI

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