Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1878-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Report date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | May 10, 2019 |
| Quantity | 58,045 units (31,108 US; 26937 OUS) in total |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
Leadwire sets with snap ends: REF/Catalog Number Description 2106381-001 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead, snap, AHA, 74 cm/ 29 in 2106381-002 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead, snap, AHA, 130 cm/ 51 in 2106381-003 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead, snap, IEC, 74 cm/ 29 in 2106381-004 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead, snap, IEC, 130 cm/ 51 in 2106381-005 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead, snap, AHA, mix 74 cm/ 29 in, 130 cm/ 51 in 2106383-001 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead, grouped, snap, AHA, 74 cm/ 29 in 2106383-002 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead, grouped, snap, AHA, 130 cm/ 51 in 2106383-003 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead, grouped, snap, IEC, 74 cm/ 29 in 2106383-004 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead, grouped, snap, IEC, 130 cm/ 51 in 2106383-005 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead, grouped, snap, AHA, mix 74 cm/ 29 in, 130 cm/ 51 in 2106383-006 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead, grouped, snap, IEC, mix 74 cm/ 29 in, 130 cm/ 51 in 2106385-001 ECG Leadwire set, 3-lead, snap, AHA, 74 cm/ 29 in 2106385-002 ECG LEADWIRE SET, 3-LD GROUPED, SNAP, AHA, 130 CM/ 51 IN 2106385-003 ECG LEADWIRE SET, 3-LD GROUPED, SNAP, IEC, 74 CM/ 29 IN 2106385-004 ECG LEADWIRE SET, 3-LD GROUPED, SNAP, IEC, 130 CM/ 51 IN 2106394-003 ECG Leadwire set, 5-lead V2-6, snap, AHA, 74 cm/ 29 in 2106395-001 ECG Leadwire set, 6-lead, grouped, snap, AHA, 74 cm/ 29 in 2106396-001 ECG Leadwire set, 6-lead, grouped, snap, IEC, 74 cm/ 29 in 2106396-002 ECG Leadwire set, 6-lead, grouped, snap, IEC, 130 cm/ 51 in The reusable ECG leadwire sets enable ECG monitoring with GE equipment requiring rectangular 11-pin ECG trunk cable. Use leadwire sets with ECG trunk cable or telemetry transmitter.
Why the product was recalled
ECG trunk cables and leadwires may reduce the amount of energy reaching the patient during defibrillation, potentially limiting success of defibrillating the patients rhythm.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico, and countries of: Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Palestine (state of), Panama, Poland, Qatar, Republic of Serbia, Romania, Russia, Saudia Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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