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Class II Recall

3M Red Dot Electrodes, Radiolucent Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape, Catalog No. 2244, (3M ID (SKU): 70-2011-8506-6,

3M Company - Health Care Business

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for 3M Red Dot Electrodes, Radiolucent Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape, Catalog by 3M Company - Health Care Business. Reason: Potential for breakage of the ECG electrode carbon stud from the eyelet..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0188-2022

Action Date

2021-11-10

Status

Terminated

Category

device

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.

Lot/Code Info: Lot #202302LK, Exp. 2023-02-19, pouch UDI (01)1070738789449(17)230219(11)202302LK, shipper box UDI (01)50707387789447(17)230219(11)202302LK Lot #202302LL, Exp. 2023-02-22, pouch UDI (01)1070738789449(17)230222(11)202302LL, shipper box UDI (01)50707387789447(17)230222(11)202302LL; Lot #202302LM, Exp. 2023-02-22, pouch UDI (01)1070738789449(17)230222(11)202302LM, shipper box UDI (01)50707387789447(17)230222(11)202302LM; Lot #202302LN, Exp. 2023-02-23. pouch UDI (01)1070738789449(17)230223(11)202302LN, shipper box UDI (01)50707387789447(17)230223(11)202302LN.

Quantity Affected: 2,081,000 electrodes

Reason for Recall

Potential for breakage of the ECG electrode carbon stud from the eyelet.

Distribution

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.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-10-06

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 120 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

3M Company - Health Care Business has 13 FDA actions in our database, including 13 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (3M Company - Health Care Business) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does 3M Company - Health Care Business have FDA actions?

3M Company - Health Care Business has 13 FDA actions in our database, including 13 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0188-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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