The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0044-2015·Announced 2014-10-22

Coviden Defibrillation Electrodes Recalled for Incompatibility with Philips AEDs

Coviden LLC is recalling 9,850 pairs of Medi-Trace Cadence defibrillation electrodes because they are not compatible with Philips FR3 or FRx AEDs.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which typically indicates a low risk of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a compatibility issue rather than a direct physical defect causing injury, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Coviden LLC is voluntarily recalling 9,850 pairs of Coviden Medi-Trace Cadence Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes, Pre-connected (Part Number: 22660PC). The recall is due to the electrodes not being compatible for use with Philips model FR3 or FRx Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide) and Puerto Rico, as well as Canada, Greece, Israel, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Brazil, Chile, the Philippines, Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand. All lot codes are affected.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using these specific electrodes with Philips FR3 or FRx AEDs. Users should contact Coviden LLC for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Coviden Medi-Trace Cadence Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes, Pre-connected Part Number: 22660PC
Manufacturer
Covidien LLC
Affected units
9,850

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Al lot codes

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Covidien LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 6 products in this recall →