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ConMed Corporation recalls CONMED ADULT R2 Multifunction Electrodes, REF/Catalog Number 3115-1751, Direct Connect to Philips Heartstart, Rx ONLY --
Recalled December 10, 2014 · FDA recall Z-0462-2015 · ConMed
Hazard
Philips Healthcare made changes to the design of the connection between multifunction electrodes and their HeartStart FR3 and HeartStart FRx AEDs. The failure to connect may result in a delay of therapy, which could result in patient death or serious injury. · FDA Class I
Units
174,610 (168,090 US and 6,520 OUS) in total.
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Puerto Rico, and Internationally to Bosnia, Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Great Britain, Israel, Italy, Republic of Korea, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, and Spain.
Description
Philips Healthcare made changes to the design of the connection between multifunction electrodes and their HeartStart FR3 and HeartStart FRx AEDs. The failure to connect may result in a delay of therapy, which could result in patient death or serious injury.
Product
CONMED ADULT R2 Multifunction Electrodes, REF/Catalog Number 3115-1751, Direct Connect to Philips Heartstart, Rx ONLY --- ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO -Intended for use during defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, and ECG monitoring applications. This product is a single-use, disposable device.
Manufacturer(s)
ConMed Corporation
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →