Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 5, 2013
TZ Medical Inc is recalling its P-211-M1 and P-214-M1 Medtronic / Physio Control Compatible transparent defibrillation electrodes because it may contain a defective white wire on …
Tz Medical Inc. recalled adult defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, monitoring Disposable Electrodes, Model P-21… - a moderate-severity action.
adult defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, monitoring Disposable Electrodes, Model P-21… was recalled by Tz Medical Inc. in June 5, 2013. Reason: TZ Medical Inc is recalling its P-211-M1 and P-214-M1 Medtronic / Physio Control Compatible transparent defib…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1438-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Tz Medical Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-TZ Medical Inc is recalling its P-211-M1 and P-214-M1 Medtronic / Physio Control Compatible transparent defib….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1438-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1438-2013) was formally reported on June 5, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 30, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Tz Medical Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Portland, OR. Federal records list the affected scope as US: 10,410 pieces; Outside US: 100 pieces.
The documented reason for this recall is: TZ Medical Inc is recalling its P-211-M1 and P-214-M1 Medtronic / Physio Control Compatible transparent defibrillation electrodes because it may contain a defective white wire on the connector assembly. If a failure … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - USA (nationwide) and Chile.. 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
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
US: 10,410 pieces; Outside US: 100 pieces
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
adult defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, monitoring Disposable Electrodes, Model P-211-M1 and P-214-M1. Product Usage: Used by trained professionals in hospitals, doctors offices, and Emergency Medical Services for adult low-energy defibrillation, transcutaneous pacing, cardioversion and monitoring.
TZ Medical Inc is recalling its P-211-M1 and P-214-M1 Medtronic / Physio Control Compatible transparent defibrillation electrodes because it may contain a defective white wire on the connector assembly. If a failure were to occur, the end user would be able to identify the failure by inspecting the white wire 1/4 inch from the Gray Medtronic / Physio adapter. The consignees will notice discolor
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1438-2013 |
| Date reported | June 5, 2013 |
| Date initiated | April 30, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Tz Medical Inc. |
| Firm location | Portland, OR |
| Affected scope | US: 10,410 pieces; Outside US: 100 pieces |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - USA (nationwide) and Chile. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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