FDA Device recall Z-0498-2013
Reusable, non-sterile, self-adhering electrodes for use with TENS/NMES, . Made in the U.S.A. Cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is ap…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2012-12-19
On 2012-12-19 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Reusable, non-sterile, self-adhering electrodes for use with TENS/NMES, . Made in the U.S.A. Cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is ap… by Covidien, citing covidien is conducting a voluntary recall regarding specific lots of TENS electrodes because it was determined that during the manufacturing process the surface of the wires in th….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0498-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-02-09 |
| Published | 2012-12-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Covidien |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Reusable, non-sterile, self-adhering electrodes for use with TENS/NMES, . Made in the U.S.A. Cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly to a patient's skin either to record physiological signals (e.g., the electroencephalogram) or to apply electrical stimulation.
Reason
Covidien is conducting a voluntary recall regarding specific lots of TENS electrodes because it was determined that during the manufacturing process the surface of the wires in these lots may have been exposed to an employee who had a minor cut.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lots 202028 and 202722 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0498-2013%22
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