| | Class 2 Device Recall Covidien MediTrace Cadence Pediatric Radiotransparent Defibrillation Electrode |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | April 08, 2013 |
| Date Posted | April 29, 2013 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on November 19, 2015 |
| Recall Number | Z-1185-2013 |
| Recall Event ID |
64868 |
| 510(K)Number | K012218 |
| Product Classification |
Pacemaker, cardiac, external transcutaneous (non-invasive) - Product Code DRO
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| Product | Medi-Trace Cadence Pediatric Radiotransparent Defibrillation Electrode
Product ID: 22550P.
Intended for use in cardioversion, pacing, ECG monitoring, and defibrillation procedures. |
| Code Information |
Lot Numbers: 228651, 232146, 235646X, 301833X, 303928X |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Covidien LLC 15 Hampshire Street Mansfield MA 02048-1113
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| For Additional Information Contact | 508-261-8000 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Defibrillation Electrodes may arc/spark result in thermal damage to the leadwire, which could render the device incapable of delivering the appropriate energy or shock to the patient |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process control |
| Action | Covidien sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated April 8, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem and requests that customers immediately stop using and segregate any affected product from inventory. Questions:Call 1-800-962-9888 option 8, then extension 2500. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 7485 (sets of 2) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Korea, Japan, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Singapore, and South Africa. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = DRO
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