Unilect ECG Electrodes Unomedical, McAllen Texas. Intended use:Cardiac monitoring

In an emergency situation where defibrillation is necessary and electrodes are already in use, the electrodes may malfunction and incorrectly report lack of cardiac activity.

The one distributor was notified personally on March 9, 2010. All remaining stock was put on hold, and a "URGENT : MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated March 11, 2010, was sent to customers. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. All customers were asked to immediately stop distributing and quarantine all recalled lots. The customers were ask to perform a count of recalled product currently in inventory, complete and return the Recall Response Form even if no recalled product is in inventory, send a copy of response to distributor in order to receive reimbursement, and to call 1-800-582-6514 for instructions on how to return the recalled product. If you have any questions, please contact Convatec at 908-904-2425.