3M Red Dot Electrodes: Risk of ECG Electrode Carbon Stud Breakage
3M recalls radiolucent ECG electrodes with foam tape due to potential carbon stud breakage. Affected units include specific lots and expiration dates. Consumers should check product details to determine if recalled.
Lower-risk recall
Potential for breakage of the ECG electrode carbon stud from the eyelet.
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What happened, in plain English
3M is recalling radiolucent ECG electrodes with foam tape that may break, causing injury. This recall affects healthcare professionals using the electrodes for monitoring. The breakage could lead to skin irritation or other issues if the electrode fragments during use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61714-3m-red-dot-electrodes-risk-of-ecg-electrode-carbon-stud.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61714-3m-red-dot-electrodes-risk-of-ecg-electrode-carbon-stud · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0188-2022
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“3M Red Dot Electrodes: Risk of ECG Electrode Carbon Stud Breakage.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61714-3m-red-dot-electrodes-risk-of-ecg-electrode-carbon-stud. Based on FDA recall #Z-0188-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0188-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The carbon stud in the electrode can break from the eyelet, potentially causing skin irritation or injury if fragments are left on the skin. This breakage is a minor hazard that does not typically cause serious injury.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals who use the 3M Red Dot Electrodes for ECG monitoring are most at risk. The recall applies to specific lots and expiration dates of the electrodes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name '3M Red Dot Electrodes, Radiolucent Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape' and catalog number 2244. Affected units have specific lot numbers (202302LK to 202302LN) and expiration dates between February 19 and February 23, 2023.
- Brand
3M- Product
3M Red Dot Electrodes, Radiolucent Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape, Catalog No. 2244, (3M ID (SKU): 70-2011-8506-6- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the product by checking the catalog number (2244) and lot numbers (202302LK to 202302LN) on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 11 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide Distribution to states of: AL, AZ, CA, IA, IL, LA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, and OH; and OUS Foreign distribution to countries of: Australia, Bermuda, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, and…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Arizona, California, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.3 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check the product details to confirm if you have a recalled unit. If so, contact 3M for further instructions.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0188-2022 (October 6, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0188-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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