Radiofrequency Grounding Pad, REF RF-DGP-L
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0664-2020 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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