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FDA Devices Low Class III Terminated

Integrated ECG cable with 3-lead leadwires labeled as the following: 1. ECG TRUNK CABLE, 3-LD W/ INTEGRATED GRABBER LEAD WIRE, AHA, 3.6 M/12 FT; 2. ECG TRUNK CABLE, 3-LD W/ INTEGRATED GRABBER LEAD WIRE, IEC, 3.6 M/12 FT Product Usage: The reusable ECG trunk cable enables ECG monitoring with GE monitoring equipment requiring rectangular 11-pin connector cable. These accessories are indicated for use by qualified medical personnel only.

Reported: April 3, 2019 Initiated: February 22, 2019 #Z-1060-2019

Product Description

Integrated ECG cable with 3-lead leadwires labeled as the following: 1. ECG TRUNK CABLE, 3-LD W/ INTEGRATED GRABBER LEAD WIRE, AHA, 3.6 M/12 FT; 2. ECG TRUNK CABLE, 3-LD W/ INTEGRATED GRABBER LEAD WIRE, IEC, 3.6 M/12 FT Product Usage: The reusable ECG trunk cable enables ECG monitoring with GE monitoring equipment requiring rectangular 11-pin connector cable. These accessories are indicated for use by qualified medical personnel only.

Reason for Recall

The Integrated ECG cable with 3-lead leadwires can short circuit during defibrillation and conduct 25% of the defibrillation energy away from the patient.

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Units Affected
288 devices (23 US, 265 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide to AK, KS, MA, MA, ME, NJ, NJ, NM, NY, TX. Distributed worldwide to Chile, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Korea (Republic Of), Russia, Spain, Sweden.
Location
Waukesha, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Integrated ECG cable with 3-lead leadwires labeled as the following: 1. ECG TRUNK CABLE, 3-LD W/ INTEGRATED GRABBER LEAD WIRE, AHA, 3.6 M/12 FT; 2. ECG TRUNK CABLE, 3-LD W/ INTEGRATED GRABBER LEAD WIRE, IEC, 3.6 M/12 FT Product Usage: The reusable ECG trunk cable enables ECG monitoring with GE monitoring equipment requiring rectangular 11-pin connector cable. These accessories are indicated for use by qualified medical personnel only.. Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 288 devices (23 US, 265 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
The Integrated ECG cable with 3-lead leadwires can short circuit during defibrillation and conduct 25% of the defibrillation energy away from the patient.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 3, 2019. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-1060-2019.