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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0330-2013·Announced 2012-11-28

GE Healthcare Recalls Fetal Scalp Electrodes Due to Packaging Seal Issues

Vital Signs Devices is recalling 126 cases of Corometrics Qwik Connect Plus Spiral Electrodes because 30 units had incomplete package seals and missing lot numbers.

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 II. The hazard involves packaging integrity (incomplete seal) and labeling (missing lot number) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company, is recalling 126 cases (50 pouches per case) of Corometrics Qwik Connect Plus Spiral Electrodes, Model #7000AA0. The recall is due to the discovery that thirty fetal scalp electrodes had an incomplete package seal and lacked the printed lot number stamped on during sealing.

The affected product is a fetal scalp circular (spiral) electrode and applicator used to obtain a fetal electrocardiogram during labor and delivery. The recall covers Lot #S03123. The products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States (specifically AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, WA, and WY) and in Australia and Canada.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected devices and contact Vital Signs Devices for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Corometrics Qwik Connect Plus Spiral Electrode- Model #7000AA0 A fetal scalp circular (spiral) electrode and applicator is a device used to obtain a fetal electrocardiogram during labor and delivery.

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)

  • Lot #S03123 Model #7000AA0

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 21 states specifically:

Same manufacturer · Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company

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