3M recalls 1000 ECG electrodes with foam tape due to corrosion risk causing performance failures. Healthcare professionals should check product lot numbers and contact 3M for details.
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
3M is recalling 1000 ECG monitoring electrodes that could corrode and cause performance failures. Healthcare professionals using these electrodes should stop using them immediately to avoid potential monitoring errors.
Corrosion in the electrodes could lead to performance failures during ECG monitoring. This might cause inaccurate readings or device malfunctions, but it does not pose a direct risk of injury.
Healthcare professionals who use the 3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrodes with Foam Tape for ECG monitoring. The risk is low as corrosion is unlikely to cause serious injury in normal use.
Check the product lot numbers: 202204LF through 202204LY. These electrodes are sold in pouches with 50 units per pouch and 20 pouches per box (1000 total).
Look for lot numbers on the packaging: 202204LF through 202204LY.
Reach out to 3M directly for specific instructions on handling the recalled product.
1000 electrodes total, with 50 per pouch and 20 pouches per box.
The expiration dates range from April 7, 2020 to April 24, 2020 depending on the lot number.
No immediate stop is required as the hazard is low risk; however, check the lot number and contact 3M for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0422-2021 — 3M 3M Hello, I own a 3M that is covered by recall Z-0422-2021 from 3M. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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