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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 17, 2013

Cardio Medical Products, Inc. Defibrillation/Cardioversion/Monophasic or Biphasic Pacing/ECG Electrode Rx Only Single Patient Use Only Manufactured for Cardio Medical Products 385 Franklin Avenue, Suite L Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 www.cardiomedicalproducts.com (800) 227-3633 (973) 586-9624 FAX Defibrillator

Covidien received customer reports of Arcing/Sparking on the defibrillation electrode leadwire which may affect Cardio Medical Products Inc. defibrillator electrodes Model Number …

Recall #
Z-1669-2013
Affected scope
657 units
Initiated
April 26, 2013
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Cardio Medical Products recalled Cardio Medical Products, Inc. Defibrillation/Cardioversion/Monophasic or Biphasic Pacing/… - a moderate-severity action.

Cardio Medical Products, Inc. Defibrillation/Cardioversion/Monophasic or Biphasic Pacing/… was recalled by Cardio Medical Products in July 17, 2013. Reason: Covidien received customer reports of Arcing/Sparking on the defibrillation electrode leadwire which may affe…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1669-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Cardio Medical Products issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Covidien received customer reports of Arcing/Sparking on the defibrillation electrode leadwire which may affe….

Moderate
severity level
657 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
July 17, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1669-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1669-2013) was formally reported on July 17, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 26, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Cardio Medical Products is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Rockaway, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 657 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Covidien received customer reports of Arcing/Sparking on the defibrillation electrode leadwire which may affect Cardio Medical Products Inc. defibrillator electrodes Model Number O101. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

657 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Cardio Medical Products, Inc. Defibrillation/Cardioversion/Monophasic or Biphasic Pacing/ECG Electrode Rx Only Single Patient Use Only Manufactured for Cardio Medical Products 385 Franklin Avenue, Suite L Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 www.cardiomedicalproducts.com (800) 227-3633 (973) 586-9624 FAX Defibrillator

Reason for recall

Covidien received customer reports of Arcing/Sparking on the defibrillation electrode leadwire which may affect Cardio Medical Products Inc. defibrillator electrodes Model Number O101.

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-1669-2013
Date reported July 17, 2013
Date initiated April 26, 2013
Recalling firm Cardio Medical Products
Firm location Rockaway, NJ
Affected scope 657 units
Distribution Nationwide Distribution

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

Scale of Impact

657 units 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) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cardio Medical Products, Inc. Defibrillation/Cardioversion/Monophasic or Biphasic Pacing/ECG Electrode Rx Only Single Patient Use Only Manufactured for Cardio Medical Products 385 Franklin Avenue, Suite L Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 www.cardiomedicalproducts.com (800) 227-3633 (973) 586-9624 FAX Defibrillator. Recalled by Cardio Medical Products. Units affected: 657 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Covidien received customer reports of Arcing/Sparking on the defibrillation electrode leadwire which may affect Cardio Medical Products Inc. defibrillator electrodes Model Number O101.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 17, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1669-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1669-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported July 17, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.