ConMed recalls infant electrodes with adhesive on contact wires that may impede conductivity and cause device failure. Affected units have specific lot numbers and are used for pediatric cardiac monitoring.
Wire sets of certain devices were assembled with adhesive on the contact wires, which may impede conductivity and could cause failure
ConMed is recalling infant electrodes (under 3kg) that may have adhesive on contact wires, which could cause device failure. This poses a risk of improper cardiac monitoring during critical medical procedures.
The electrodes may have adhesive on the contact wires that impede conductivity. This could lead to device failure during critical cardiac monitoring procedures, potentially affecting patient safety.
Pediatric patients under 10 kg (22 lbs) using these electrodes for cardiac monitoring. Parents and caregivers of infants with cardiac conditions are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers: Y011813-09, Y040612-16, Y061214-15, and other listed numbers in the product description. These electrodes are for pediatric infants under 10 kg.
Look for lot numbers on the electrode packaging or device itself, such as Y011813-09 or Y040612-16.
ConMed Mini Infant Electrodes (under 3kg) with Universal/Anderson Connector, REF/Catalog Number 2602, used for pediatric cardiac monitoring.
The adhesive on contact wires may impede conductivity, potentially causing device failure during critical cardiac monitoring procedures.
Check the lot number on the packaging or device, which should be one of the listed numbers like Y011813-09 or Y040612-16.
We’ve drafted a message you can send ConMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1174-2018 — ConMed ConMed Hello, I own a ConMed that is covered by recall Z-1174-2018 from ConMed. 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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