Richmar Foam Electrodes Recalled for Terminal Detachment
NAImco Inc dba Richmar Inc is recalling foam electrodes because the socket terminal may pull away from the lead wire.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the defect presents a risk of harm (loss of electrical connection) without reported injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
NAImco Inc dba Richmar Inc is recalling specific lots of foam electrodes with carbon construction. The affected products include various sizes and part numbers, all distributed between November 1, 2009, and January 31, 2010. A total of 129,400 units were distributed in the states of Georgia and Tennessee.
The recall was initiated because the electrode socket terminal may pull away from the electrode lead wire when the electrical stim lead wire is removed. This defect could result in the loss of electrical connection during use.
Consumers who have these specific foam electrodes should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Foam Electrodes with Carbon construction: P/N 201-1261, Cat Nos.: 201-126, 203-678, and 400-856, 1.5" x 3.5" Electrode, Foam, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1271, Cat Nos.: 201-127, 202-093, 203-483, 203-565, 203-673,
- Manufacturer
- NAImco Inc dba Richmar Inc
- Category
- Medical Device — Electrodes
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 129,400
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)
- All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by NAImco Inc dba Richmar Inc 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.
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