FDA Devices recall · Reported July 19, 2017
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 W
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..
- Critical
- severity level
- 19K units
- affected scope
- Class I
- classification
- July 19, 2017
- reported
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.
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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
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 high severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
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
Reason for recall
The Reusable Oscor ATAR extension cables could separate from the connector during use.
Recall Profile
| 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.
What to do with this recall
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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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