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Z-0664-2020Class II

Radiofrequency Grounding Pad, REF RF-DGP-L

Abbott Medical / initiated 2019-10-14 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Abbott Medical began a recall of Radiofrequency Grounding Pad, REF RF-DGP-L on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Affected lots were manufactured with the protective release liner in an incorrect orientation. When attempting to remove this disposable release liner, a clear film may be left on the grounding pad which may interfere...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0664-2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Abbott Medical
Product
Radiofrequency Grounding Pad, REF RF-DGP-L
Product code
GXD Generator, Lesion, Radiofrequency
Reason for recall
Affected lots were manufactured with the protective release liner in an incorrect orientation. When attempting to remove this disposable release liner, a clear film may be left on the grounding pad which may interfere with patient skin contact and lead to uneven heating.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
The firm initiated the recall by letter hand delivered by an Abbott field representative. The letter requested that consignee cease use of the affected lot and return the product with the aid of a field representative.
Quantity in commerce
8940 devices
Distribution
nationwide
Product codes and lots
UDI: 05415067028914 Batch Numbers: 810319004, 810319005, and 810319021

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0664-2020
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0664-2020Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated