3M recalls Novaplus ECG electrodes with foam tape and sticky gel due to corrosion risk. Healthcare users should check lot numbers on packaging for affected items.
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
3M is recalling Novaplus ECG monitoring electrodes that could corrode and cause performance failures. Healthcare professionals using these electrodes should stop using them if they have the affected lot numbers.
Corrosion in the electrodes could lead to performance failures during ECG monitoring. This might affect the accuracy of readings but does not pose a direct safety risk to users.
Healthcare professionals who use these electrodes for ECG monitoring are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers sold between December 2021 and May 2022.
Check the lot number on the pouch packaging: 202112EQ (expires Dec 2021), 202201EA (expires Jan 2022), 202205EH (expires May 2022), or 202205EI (expires May 2022).
Look for the lot number on the pouch packaging: 202112EQ, 202201EA, 202205EH, or 202205EI.
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the electrodes, which might affect ECG monitoring accuracy.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact 3M directly for guidance.
Check the lot number on the pouch packaging: 202112EQ (expires Dec 2021), 202201EA (expires Jan 2022), 202205EH (expires May 2022), or 202205EI (expires May 2022).
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0419-2021 — 3M 3M Hello, I own a 3M that is covered by recall Z-0419-2021 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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