Red Dot™ 2570-5Recalls & reported problems
3m Company · 3M™ Red Dot™ Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape and Sticky Gel, 5/Bag, 200/Case, 42/Plt 2570-5 · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10707387463356), received between Dec 5, 2019 and May 8, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Mechanical Problem2
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
- Scar Tissue1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 8, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT TREATMENT AND THE 3M¿ RED DOT¿ MONITORING ELECTRODE WITH FOAM TAPE AND STICKY GEL, 2570-5 WAS PLACED FOR CARDIAC MONITORING FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH. THE PATIENT SUBSEQUENTLY EXPERIENCED SCARRING THAT HAS REPORTEDLY NOT SUBSIDED AFTER A FEW DAYS.
Patient problems: Scar Tissue
MAUDE report 16887287 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2019Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
A HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT 3M¿ RED DOT¿ MONITORING ELECTRODES WITH FOAM TAPE AND STICKY GEL, MODEL 2570-5, ARE FREQUENTLY GETTING STUCK IN THE LEAD WIRES AFTER THEY ARE USED. PHILLIPS¿ MONITORS AND LEAD WIRES ARE USED BY THE FACILITY. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS ALLEGED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9489787 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2019Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
A NURSE MANAGER REPORTED THAT 3M¿ RED DOT¿ MONITORING ELECTRODES WITH FOAM TAPE AND STICKY GEL, MODEL 2570-5, ARE FREQUENTLY GETTING STUCK IN THE LEAD WIRES AFTER THEY ARE USED. PHILLIPS¿ MONITORS AND LEAD WIRES ARE USED BY THE FACILITY. THE NURSE MANAGER REPORTED THE STAFF HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMOVE THE BLACK PORTION OF THE RED DOT¿ ELECTRODES FROM THE LEADS, AT TIMES, AND THE 5 LEAD EKG WIRES ARE UNUSABLE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9419419 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.