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Covidien LLC: Covidien Medi-Trace Cadence and Kendall Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes, Radiotransparent Part Number: 22660R

Recall number
Z-0043-2015
Recalling firm
Covidien LLC
Product
Covidien Medi-Trace Cadence and Kendall Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes, Radiotransparent Part Number: 22660R
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-09-18
Posted
2014-10-15
Terminated
2017-05-24
Reason
Covidien Medi-Trace Cadence and Kendall Defibrillation Electrodes Not Compatible for use with Philips model FR3 or FRx AEDs Defibrillators
Root cause
Device Design
Action
Covidien notified customers by letter via Federal Express on 9/18/14. The letter requests that they immediately verify that they are not stocking Covidien electrodes for use with Philips FR3 or FRx AED units. A customer reply acknowledgement form is provided to allow Covidien to track the effectiveness of the notification. Covidien is adding a label to all levels of packaging that alerts the user that the product is not compatible with the FR3 and FRx AED units. Distribution partners notified to address product in the distribution chain that is available to be relabeled. For questions customers should call (800) 962-9888, option 8, then extension 2500. For questions regarding this recall call 508-261-8000.
Quantity
317,550 pairs
Distribution
Worldwide Distribtion-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada Greece Israel Belgium Finland France Germany Great Britain Ireland Italy Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland Brazil Chile Philippines Taiwan Australia New Zealand.
Lot, serial or model codes
All lots
510(k) numbers
["K012218"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DRO
Firm FEI
1282497
Firm city
Mansfield
Firm state
MA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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