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FDA Devices recall · Reported October 2, 2019

Gold Cup Leadwire and Snap Leadwire with the following component descriptions: 1. 24" Snap Leadwire, Blue; 2. 40" Snap Leadwire, Blue; 3. 24" Snap Leadwire, Red; 4. 40" Snap Leadwire, Red; 5. 24" Snap Leadwire, Green; 6. 40" Snap Leadwire, Green; 7. 24" Snap Leadwire, Brown; 8. 40" Snap Leadwire, Brown; 9. 24" Snap Leadwire, Orange; 10. 40" Snap Leadwire, Orange; 11. 24" Snap Leadwire, White; 12. 40" Snap Leadwire, White; 13. 24" Sna

The electrode lead connector has a protruding conductor beyond insulation of approximately 0.1 mm.

Recall #
Z-2553-2019
Affected scope
4,882 units (41950 individual electrode leads supplied In 5,7 & 10 packs)
Initiated
August 1, 2019
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Gn Otometrics recalled Gold Cup Leadwire and Snap Leadwire with the following component descriptions: 1. 24"… - a moderate-severity action.

Gold Cup Leadwire and Snap Leadwire with the following component descriptions: 1. 24"… was recalled by Gn Otometrics in October 2, 2019. Reason: The electrode lead connector has a protruding conductor beyond insulation of approximately 0.1 mm.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2553-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Gn Otometrics issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The electrode lead connector has a protruding conductor beyond insulation of approximately 0.1 mm..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
October 2, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2553-2019 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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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

Gold Cup Leadwire and Snap Leadwire with the following component descriptions: 1. 24" Snap Leadwire, Blue; 2. 40" Snap Leadwire, Blue; 3. 24" Snap Leadwire, Red; 4. 40" Snap Leadwire, Red; 5. 24" Snap Leadwire, Green; 6. 40" Snap Leadwire, Green; 7. 24" Snap Leadwire, Brown; 8. 40" Snap Leadwire, Brown; 9. 24" Snap Leadwire, Orange; 10. 40" Snap Leadwire, Orange; 11. 24" Snap Leadwire, White; 12. 40" Snap Leadwire, White; 13. 24" Snap Leadwire, Black; 14. 40" Snap Leadwire, Black; 15. 24" Snap Leadwire, Yellow; 16. 40" Snap Leadwire, Yellow; 17. 24" Snap Leadwire, Set of 5; 18. 24" Snap Leadwire, Set of 7; 19. 40" Snap Leadwire, Set of 5; 20. 40" Snap Leadwire, Set of 7; 21. 24" Snap Leadwire, Set of 5; 22. 40" Snap Leadwire, Set of 5; 23. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Blue; 24. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Red; 25. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Green; 26. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Brown; 27. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Orange; 28. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, White; 29. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Black; 30. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Yellow; 31. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Set of 5; 32. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Set of 8; Product Usage: The snap electrode leads are used in conjunction with disposable electrodes and the Gold Cup electrodes are reusable electrodes and leads. Both types of electrodes and leads are used for evoked potential testing for audiological, neurological and/or vestibular testing. The electrode leads are connected to the main device by the electrode lead connector and the electrode is attached to the patient contact end of electrode lead.

Reason for recall

The electrode lead connector has a protruding conductor beyond insulation of approximately 0.1 mm.

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 Ongoing
Recall number Z-2553-2019
Date reported October 2, 2019
Date initiated August 1, 2019
Recalling firm Gn Otometrics
Firm location Taastrup
Affected scope 4,882 units (41950 individual electrode leads supplied In 5,7 & 10 packs)
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,…

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Gold Cup Leadwire and Snap Leadwire with the following component descriptions: 1. 24" Snap Leadwire, Blue; 2. 40" Snap Leadwire, Blue; 3. 24" Snap Leadwire, Red; 4. 40" Snap Leadwire, Red; 5. 24" Snap Leadwire, Green; 6. 40" Snap Leadwire, Green; 7. 24" Snap Leadwire, Brown; 8. 40" Snap Leadwire, Brown; 9. 24" Snap Leadwire, Orange; 10. 40" Snap Leadwire, Orange; 11. 24" Snap Leadwire, White; 12. 40" Snap Leadwire, White; 13. 24" Snap Leadwire, Black; 14. 40" Snap Leadwire, Black; 15. 24" Snap Leadwire, Yellow; 16. 40" Snap Leadwire, Yellow; 17. 24" Snap Leadwire, Set of 5; 18. 24" Snap Leadwire, Set of 7; 19. 40" Snap Leadwire, Set of 5; 20. 40" Snap Leadwire, Set of 7; 21. 24" Snap Leadwire, Set of 5; 22. 40" Snap Leadwire, Set of 5; 23. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Blue; 24. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Red; 25. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Green; 26. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Brown; 27. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Orange; 28. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, White; 29. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Black; 30. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Yellow; 31. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Set of 5; 32. 48" Gold Cup Leadwires, Set of 8; Product Usage: The snap electrode leads are used in conjunction with disposable electrodes and the Gold Cup electrodes are reusable electrodes and leads. Both types of electrodes and leads are used for evoked potential testing for audiological, neurological and/or vestibular testing. The electrode leads are connected to the main device by the electrode lead connector and the electrode is attached to the patient contact end of electrode lead.. Recalled by Gn Otometrics. Units affected: 4,882 units (41950 individual electrode leads supplied In 5,7 & 10 packs).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The electrode lead connector has a protruding conductor beyond insulation of approximately 0.1 mm.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 2, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2553-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, and countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cote D'ivoire, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav, Malaysia, Maldives, Mayotte, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Viet Nam, Zimbabwe..
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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