Vermed, Inc Radiotransparent Defibrillation Electrodes recallZ-1435-2013 · Heart Sync, Inc · initiated Apr 26, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in May 2013

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Why it was recalled

On 4/18/13 HEARTSYNC became aware of a recall from their wire/connector sub-assembly supplier which is used in the C100-Physio Electrodes. There were reports of equipment damage due to misalignment from tooling installed in August 2012. The result of this damage could render the device incapable of delivering the appropriate energy or shock to the patient.

FDA root cause category: Process design

What the company is doing

HeartSync sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letter dated April 26, 2013, to all consignees of Heart Sync for C100-Physio Radiotransparent Defrillation Electrodes. On April 29, 2013, an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification was sent to Vermed Inc for the D304 Defrillation Electrodes . The letters identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return the affected product to the firm for full credit. Customers were asked to complete the form and send back via fax to 734-213-5640 or call 734-213-5530. For questions regarding this recall call 734-213-5530. .

Recall details

Recall number: Z-1435-2013
Recall class: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated by the company: Apr 26, 2013
Posted by the FDA: May 30, 2013
Recalling firm: Heart Sync, Inc
Quantity: 17180 units for all part numbers
Product code: LDF
FDA submissions: K080421
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, GA, MI, MN, NC, ND, OH, PA, SD, VA, VT, OH, TX, MA, and Internationally to Korea.

Product description

Vermed, Inc Radiotransparent Defibrillation Electrodes Monophasic or biphasic compatible defibrillation/cardioversion/pacing/ECG Monitoring electrodes. Used in connection with a defibrillator to deliver an electrical current (shock) to the patient's heart during cardiac emergencies.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Part Number: D304 and lot numbers:Y100112-02, Y102212-03, Y121312-18, Y012413-02, Y022013-01, Y032113-01

Other devices under the same FDA submission

4 devices cleared under K080421 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Curaplex 16384
Bound Tree Medical, LLC · Electrode, electrodcardiograph, multi-function
4 reports
Curaplex 16242
Bound Tree Medical, LLC · Electrode, electrodcardiograph, multi-function
1 report
Curaplex 16250
Bound Tree Medical, LLC · Electrode, electrodcardiograph, multi-function
1 report
Curaplex 16381
Bound Tree Medical, LLC · Electrode, electrodcardiograph, multi-function
1 report

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 65085).

Z-1434-2013 · Terminated
Heart Sync C100-Physio Radiotransparent Defibrillation Electrodes Monophasic or biphasic compatible pacing/ cardioversion Defibrillation /ECG Monitoring electrodes Used in connect…

Sources and updates

Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
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