ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported April 27, 2016

Ad-Tech Electrode Connection System/Cables. Lightweight TECH-ATTACH Cable Models: 1. L-DCL-4DINX (4 contacts: 1 terminal block with 4 connectors each); 2. L-DCL-6DINX (6 contacts: 1 terminal block with 6 connectors each); 3. L-DCL-8DINX (8 contacts: 1 terminal block with 8 connectors each); 4. L-DCL-16BDINX (16 contacts: 1 terminal block with 16 connectors each); 5. L-DCL-32BDINX (32 contacts: 2 terminal blocks with 16 connectors each); 6. L-DCL-64BDINX (64 conta

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 27, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1503-2016.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Distributed in the states of GA and MI, and the countries of FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, COLOMBIA, and BRAZIL..

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Ad-Tech is recalling unopened/unused sterile cables intended to be used only with all compatible Ad-Tech electrodes for the purpose of connecting these electrodes to third party m…

Recall #: Z-1503-2016
Affected scope: 197
Initiated: March 29, 2016

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Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation recalled Ad-Tech Electrode Connection System/Cables. Lightweight TECH-ATTACH Cable Models: 1. … - a moderate-severity action.

Ad-Tech Electrode Connection System/Cables. Lightweight TECH-ATTACH Cable Models: 1. … was recalled by Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation in April 27, 2016. Reason: Ad-Tech is recalling unopened/unused sterile cables intended to be used only with all compatible Ad-Tech elec…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1503-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Ad-Tech is recalling unopened/unused sterile cables intended to be used only with all compatible Ad-Tech elec….

Moderate
severity level: 197 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: April 27, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1503-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Ad-Tech Electrode Connection System/Cables. Lightweight TECH-ATTACH Cable Models: 1. L-DCL-4DINX (4 contacts: 1 terminal block with 4 connectors each); 2. L-DCL-6DINX (6 contacts: 1 terminal block with 6 connectors each); 3. L-DCL-8DINX (8 contacts: 1 terminal block with 8 connectors each); 4. L-DCL-16BDINX (16 contacts: 1 terminal block with 16 connectors each); 5. L-DCL-32BDINX (32 contacts: 2 terminal blocks with 16 connectors each); 6. L-DCL-64BDINX (64 contacts: 4 terminal blocks with 16 connectors each). FO TECH-ATTACH Connection Cable model FO-LDC-4DINX (4 contacts: 1 terminal block with 4 connectors each). Tech-Attach: these cables require the use of an additional component - the connector block. The tail of the electrode is inserted into the block and the block in turn mates with the cable. A key-pin is used to ensure proper orientation. The cable terminated in EEG compatible connector sockets. Lightweight CABRIO Cable, model L-SRL-64BDINX (64 contacts: 4 terminal blocks with 16 connectors each). Cabrio cables are similar to Tech-Attach cables except that the block portion is pre-attached. The tail of an electrode is inserted into this portion which then hinges shut.

Reason for recall

Ad-Tech is recalling unopened/unused sterile cables intended to be used only with all compatible Ad-Tech electrodes for the purpose of connecting these electrodes to third party monitors/stimulators. This recall has been initiated due to package failures (i.e. compromised sterile barriers) that were identified during the execution of a shipping simulation investigation.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-1503-2016
Date reported	April 27, 2016
Date initiated	March 29, 2016
Recalling firm	Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation
Firm location	Racine, WI
Affected scope	197
Distribution	Distributed in the states of GA and MI, and the countries of FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, COLOMBIA, and BRAZIL.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

197 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 27, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1503-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Distributed in the states of GA and MI, and the countries of FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, COLOMBIA, and BRAZIL..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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