GE Healthcare Pediatric Direct-Wired Disposable Defibrillation/Pacing Electrodes. REF 2059144-001 and 2059144-005. . Product Usage: Usage: Skintact Pediatric Multifunction Electrodes are for use on pediatric patients, less than 8 years of age, or weighing less than 25 kg (55 lbs), for external defibrillation, pacing, monitoring and cardioversion. The device is non-sterile and for single use only.
FDA Recall Z-0802-2015 · Posted 2014-12-19
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Recalling FirmLeonhard Lang Gmbh
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMKJ
Date Initiated2014-12-03
Date Terminated2015-08-13
Product Quantity1080 pieces
Reason for Recall
The firm discovered that during the use of these defibrillation electrodes a possibility for arcing and a resulting malfunction exists. This could lead to a situation, in which a patient who is in a life threatening situation requiring a defibrillation can receive such therapy only with a delay or not at all.
Firm Action
The one consignee was sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated 12/3/2014. The letter identified affected product, explained the issue, and asked for product to stop being used and distributed, and to return the devices. Questions can be addressed to Bettina Sarlay, Sales Manager, Leonhard Lang, at [email protected].
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of OH and TX.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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