Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 19, 2012
Covidien is conducting a voluntary recall regarding specific lots of TENS electrodes because it was determined that during the manufacturing process the surface of the wires in th…
Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch recalled Reusable, non-sterile, self-adhering electrodes for use with TENS/NMES, . Made in the U.… - a moderate-severity action.
Reusable, non-sterile, self-adhering electrodes for use with TENS/NMES, . Made in the U.… was recalled by Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch in December 19, 2012. Reason: Covidien is conducting a voluntary recall regarding specific lots of TENS electrodes because it was determine…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0498-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Covidien is conducting a voluntary recall regarding specific lots of TENS electrodes because it was determine….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0498-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0498-2013) was formally reported on December 19, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 9, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wabasha, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,014 pouches.
The documented reason for this recall is: Covidien is conducting a voluntary recall regarding specific lots of TENS electrodes because it was determined that during the manufacturing process the surface of the wires in these lots may have been exposed to an emp… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution including CA, IL, MA, MN, and SD.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
2,014 pouches
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Reusable, non-sterile, self-adhering electrodes for use with TENS/NMES, . Made in the U.S.A. Cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly to a patient's skin either to record physiological signals (e.g., the electroencephalogram) or to apply electrical stimulation.
Covidien is conducting a voluntary recall regarding specific lots of TENS electrodes because it was determined that during the manufacturing process the surface of the wires in these lots may have been exposed to an employee who had a minor cut.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0498-2013 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2012 |
| Date initiated | February 9, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch |
| Firm location | Wabasha, MN |
| Affected scope | 2,014 pouches |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including CA, IL, MA, MN, and SD. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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