3M recalls 800 ECG electrodes with 4mm adapter due to corrosion risk causing performance failures. Healthcare professionals should check lot numbers for affected units.
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
3M is recalling 800 ECG monitoring electrodes that could corrode and fail during use. This poses a risk to healthcare professionals using the devices for patient monitoring.
Corrosion in the electrodes could cause them to malfunction during ECG monitoring. This might lead to inaccurate readings or device failure while in use.
Healthcare professionals who use these electrodes for ECG monitoring are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers produced between April 2020 and May 2020.
Check for the 3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrode with 4mm Adapter. Look for lot numbers 202204BA through 202204BN on the packaging, which were produced between April and May 2020.
Look for lot numbers 202204BA through 202204BN on the packaging to determine if your electrodes are affected.
The recall is due to corrosion that could cause performance failures in the electrodes during ECG monitoring.
800 electrodes total (20 pouches per shipper box, 4 cards per pouch, 10 electrodes per card).
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it's between 202204BA and 202204BN, contact 3M for instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3M to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0421-2021 — 3M 3M Hello, I own a 3M that is covered by recall Z-0421-2021 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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