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PadPro(R) Adult Radiotransparent Multifunction Electrodes… recallZ-1317-2013 · ConMed Corporation · initiated May 3, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in May 2013

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from ConMed Corporation or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

ConMed was notified by the contract manufacturer that their wire/connector supplier reported damage to the connector tooling which could pinch or compress the lead wire filaments and potentially render the device incapable of delivering the appropriate energy or shock to the patient and/or could cause potential injury to user or patient.

FDA root cause category: Component design/selection

What the company is doing

ConMed sent a URGENT: Field Safety Notice letter dated May 3, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to please review your inventory for any of the devices listed on Attachment I. Business Reply Forms were sent to the domestic and foreign consignees on May 3, 2013. The domestic notices were mailed by USP Priority Mail pouches. The recall is being conducted to the end user level. We ask that you contact all of those organizations within your facility and any other facilities that you may have supplied or given these affected products to. It is imperative that all end users of these devices receive this notice and respond immediately. If you have questions, please call 1 315-624-3237 or fax to +1 315-624-3225.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1317-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
May 3, 2013
Posted by the FDA
May 13, 2013
Recalling firm
ConMed Corporation
Quantity
Domestic: 49,010; Foreign: 600
Product code
MKJ
FDA submissions
K014209
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and the country of: Saudi Arabia.

Product description

PadPro(R) Adult Radiotransparent Multifunction Electrodes, REF/Catalog No. 2001M-C. The PadPro(R) Adult Radiotransparent Multifunction Electrodes with Carbon Leadwires and Medtronic(R) Connector are intended to be used in external pacing, defibrillation and monitoring applications

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Code Y092012-21, Manufacture Date 10/10/2012;  Lot Code Y102612-12, Manufacture Date 11/17/2012; Lot Code Y110912-20, Manufacture Date 11/30/2012; Lot Code Y112912-10, Manufacture Date 12/22/2012; Lot Code Y121312-19, Manufacture Date 01/03/2013; Lot Code Y011013-13, Manufacture Date 01/29/2013; Lot Code Y012513-02, Manufacture Date 02/12/2013;  Lot Code Y020713-05, Manufacture Date 02/26/2013; Lot Code Y021413-03, Manufacture Date 03/07/2013; Lot Code Y030113-04, Manufacture Date 03/23/2013

Other devices under the same FDA submission

9 devices cleared under K014209 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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