Z-0498-2013Class II

Reusable, non-sterile, self-adhering electrodes for use with TENS/NMES, . Made in the U.S.A. Cutaneous...

Name: Z-0498-2013 Reusable, non-sterile, self-adhering electrodes for use with TENS/NMES, . Made in the U.S.A. Cutaneous...
Creator: Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch
Published: 2012-02-09
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Medtronic, Inc. / initiated 2012-02-09 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch began a 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 applied directly to a... on 2012-02-09. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0498-2013
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2012-02-09
Posted: 2012-12-10
Terminated: 2013-01-03
Recalling firm: Medtronic, Inc.
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.
Product code: GXY Electrode, Cutaneous
Reason for recall: 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.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Employee error
Action: Covidien sent An Urgent Product Recall letter, dated February 9, 2012, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the affected product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine the affected product if found. The letter asked customers to fill in teh quantity remaining in their inventory and fax it to 651-565-5888. A Covidien Customer Service rep would contact the consignee for returning product. Consignees were also requested to notify their customers of the recall. For questions regarding this recall call 508-261-8532.
Quantity in commerce: 2,014 pouches
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution including CA, IL, MA, MN, and SD.
Product codes and lots: Lots 202028 and 202722

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0498-2013
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0498-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2012-12-19	2012-12-10
Z-0499-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2012-12-19	2012-12-10
Z-0500-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2012-12-19	2012-12-10
Z-0501-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2012-12-19	2012-12-10

Product code GXY

K901575Class IIReusable TENS Paravertebral Pad #641 Back ElectrodPioneering Technologies, Inc. / cleared 1990-05-02

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About this record

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)