Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 19, 2017
The Reusable Oscor ATAR extension cables could separate from the connector during use.
Oscor, Inc. recalled ATAR Reusable Extension Cable, sold under brand names: ATAR Reusable Series, ATAR 53912 R… - a critical-severity action.
ATAR Reusable Extension Cable, sold under brand names: ATAR Reusable Series, ATAR 53912 R… was recalled by Oscor, Inc. in July 19, 2017. Reason: The Reusable Oscor ATAR extension cables could separate from the connector during use.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2340-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Oscor, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-The Reusable Oscor ATAR extension cables could separate from the connector during use..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2340-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2340-2017) was formally reported on July 19, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 31, 2017. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Oscor, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Palm Harbor, FL. Federal records list the affected scope as 19,178 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The Reusable Oscor ATAR extension cables could separate from the connector during use. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution -US to AL, AK, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA , KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, DC. Foreign distribution to fol…. 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 - 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 - 40,422 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 high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
19,178 units
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
ATAR Reusable Extension Cable, sold under brand names: ATAR Reusable Series, ATAR 53912 Reusable Series, and XI Reusable Series. Model codes: 53912 - MDTS ATAR REUSABLE, 53912A - MDTS ATAR REUSABLE, ATAR MDTS REUSABLE, ATAR-A DARK BLUE REUSABLE, ATAR-MDT REUSABLE, ATAR-MDT2 REUSABLE, ATAR-MDT2S-A, DK BLUE 30CM REUSABLE, ATAR-MDT2S-V WHITE 30CM REUSABLE, ATAR-MDTL REUSABLE, ATAR-MDTR REUSABLE, ATAR-R REUSABLE, ATAR-R T4P REUSABLE, ATAR-R1 REUSABLE, ATAR-RL REUSABLE, ATAR-T REUSABLE, ATAR-V WHITE REUSABLE, ATAR-V2 REUSABLE, XI.A DARK BLUE REUSABLE, XI.MDT REUSABLE, XI.R REUSABLE, XI.V WHITE, REUSEABLE Cable is intended to connect an electrode/lead from a patients or another cable to a diagnostic machine or an external pacemaker
The Reusable Oscor ATAR extension cables could separate from the connector during use.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2340-2017 |
| Date reported | July 19, 2017 |
| Date initiated | March 31, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Oscor, Inc. |
| Firm location | Palm Harbor, FL |
| Affected scope | 19,178 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution -US to AL, AK, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA , KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, DC. Foreign distribution to following countries: Ma… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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