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Technomed Europe: Disposable Subdermal Needle Electrode, Pt/lr, 12 x 0.40mm, product number TE/S46/638, 25 needles per package, sterile.

Recall number
Z-1737-2022
Recalling firm
Technomed Europe
Product
Disposable Subdermal Needle Electrode, Pt/lr, 12 x 0.40mm, product number TE/S46/638, 25 needles per package, sterile.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2022-08-09
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2024-04-11
Reason
Burns of varying degrees can occur to patients with electrodes left in while in the MRI scanner as a result of inadequate safety information in the IFU.
Root cause
Labeling Change Control
Action
The recalling firm issued letters dated 8/9/2022 that were flagged "MRI Safety Information." The letter provided an overview of the issue, the affected devices and lot numbers, a description of the issue including the MRI Safety Information that was added to the Instructions for Use, the hazard, and the actions to be taken. The actions included the consignee is to read the Field Safety Notice, review the list of affected products, inform customers who received or will receive products from the affected lot numbers about the issue by forwarding a copy of the notice and the updated Instructions for Use to them, and complete and sign the enclosed acknowledgment form to indicate they have read the notice, understand its content, and will follow the instructions as intended. The form is to be returned via email.
Quantity
37/25-electrode boxes
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, NH, OH, and WA.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot numbers 044220, exp. 1/1/2023; 045077, exp. 3/1/2023; 045443, exp. 4/1/2023; and 049285, exp. 7/1/2024; UDI-DI 08718375861530.
510(k) numbers
["K130136"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
IKT
Firm FEI
3001450493
Firm city
Maastricht-Airport
Firm state
not on file
Firm country
Netherlands

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Published
2026-09-28
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