Events

Recall of Device Recall R2 Adult R2 NonRadiolucent Multifunction Electrodes

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by ConMed Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    60701
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0856-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-03-31
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-01-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-01-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=106250
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Electrode, electrodcardiograph, multi-function - Product Code MLN
  • Reason
    The specific lot was assembled without the rivet cover.
  • Action
    ConMed Corporation sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated March 25, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately stop use of the device and return it to ConMed Corporation. Please review your inventory for any of the devices listed on Attachment I. If you do not have any devices to return, please follow the instructions in the letter and complete Attachment II, indicating you have no devices and fax it to 315-624-3225. Please complete the attached Business reply form. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause you or your staff. For further questions please call (315) 797-8375.

Device

Device Recall R2 Adult R2 NonRadiolucent Multifunction Electrodes
  • Model / Serial
    Lot 1010194
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Belgium, Germany and Hong Kong.
  • Product Description
    R2 Adult R2 Non-Radiolucent Multifunction Electrodes, Catalog/REF No. 3200-1715, NON-STERILE, MADE IN USA, CONMED CORPORATION, 525 FRENCH ROAD, UTICA, NY 13507 || This device, when connected to a monitor/defibrillator has the ability to monitor the electro-cardio function (ECG) of the patient. The device, when electrically activated by the monitor/defibrillator can pace the heart rate of the patient and may also transmit the electrical current to the patient for cardio-conversion. This is a non-sterile, disposable device.
  • Manufacturer
    ConMed Corporation

Manufacturer

ConMed Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    ConMed Corporation, 525 French Road, Utica NY 13502
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    CONMED Corp.
  • Source
    USFDA