MediTrace Cadence Defibrillation Electrodes Recalled for Wire Insulation Damage
Covidien LLC is recalling MediTrace Cadence Adult Zoll defibrillation electrodes due to potential wire insulation damage that could cause burns or reduced therapy.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk of patient and/or clinician burns, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'Severe' (FDA Class II with significant injury reports or potential for significant harm).
Plain-English summary
Covidien LLC is recalling 114,000 sets of MediTrace Cadence Adult Zoll, Preconnect Defibrillation Electrodes, Nonsterile (Item Code: 22770PC). The recall involves specific lot numbers: 516313X, 519124X, and 513426X. These products were distributed nationwide and in Canada, Australia, Denmark, Germany, and New Zealand.
The recall is issued because potential damage to the wire insulation may result in a potentially increased risk for reduced or no patient therapy and patient and/or clinician burns. This is an FDA Class II recall, indicating a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected lots and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement. Consumers who have purchased these products should contact their healthcare provider or the manufacturer for guidance.
The recalled product
- Product
- MediTrace Cadence Adult Zoll, Preconnect Defibrillation Electrode, Nonsterile Item Code:22770PC
- Manufacturer
- Covidien LLC
- Affected units
- 114,000
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 (3)
- Lot Numbers: 516313X
- 519124X
- 513426X
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 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.
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