3M recalls 1000 ECG electrodes with foam tape due to corrosion causing performance failures. Healthcare users should check lot numbers and contact 3M for details.
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
3M is recalling 1,000 ECG monitoring electrodes that could corrode and fail during use. This affects healthcare professionals who use these electrodes for patient monitoring.
Corrosion in the electrode's foam tape could cause the device to malfunction during ECG monitoring. This might lead to inaccurate readings or device failure, but does not pose an immediate safety risk.
Healthcare professionals using these electrodes for ECG monitoring are most at risk. The recall covers 1,010 electrodes sold in specific lots.
Check for lot number 202204MA on the packaging. The product comes in pouches of 50 electrodes, with 20 pouches per box (1000 total).
Look for lot number 202204MA on the packaging. This lot expired on April 27, 2020.
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the electrodes, potentially leading to inaccurate ECG readings.
1,000 electrodes (20 pouches per box, 50 electrodes per pouch) in lot 202204MA.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it matches 202204MA, 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-0423-2021 — 3M 3M Hello, I own a 3M that is covered by recall Z-0423-2021 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
