Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0188-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | 3M Company - Health Care Business |
| Report date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Quantity | 2,081,000 electrodes |
| Location | Saint Paul, MN, United States |
Official product description
3M Red Dot Electrodes, Radiolucent Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape, Catalog No. 2244, (3M ID (SKU): 70-2011-8506-6, SAP ID: 7100212989), packaged 10 electrodes per card, 5 cards per pouch, 20 pouches per shipper box, 1,000 electrodes total per shipper box. The 3M Red Dot Radiolucent Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape 2244 is intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. This electrode is disposable, intended for single use, and has been tested for up to 3 days wear.
Why the product was recalled
Potential for breakage of the ECG electrode carbon stud from the eyelet.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution to states of: AL, AZ, CA, IA, IL, LA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, and OH; and OUS Foreign distribution to countries of: Australia, Bermuda, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, and Turkey.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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