Recall Z-2233-2009 ยท MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Leonhard Lang Gmbh
SKINTACT Electrodes for Defibrillation, 10X REF DF20, Rx only, Manufactured by Leonhard Lang GmbH, Archenweg 56, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria. The device is non-sterile and single use. For use on adults and children over eight years old for external defibrillation, pacing, monitoring, and cardioversion.
| Date | Sep 24, 2009 (initiated Jul 10, 2009) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | A potential risk was identified associated with the connectors of the defibrillation electrodes DF20. It was found that some of the connectors do not slip easily into the sockets of the defibrillator or an extension cord of the defibrillator. In such cases increased force or some wiggling is required to insert the connector fully. A potential risk for patients exist, if (a) such a connector (b) |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | A Leonhard Lang letter dated June 9, 2009 was sent June 6, 2009 to its customer. The letter identified the problem and the product. The letter instructed the consignee to stop using or distributing the product and to quarantine them. It also requested them to report all quantities of product that they had in stock using the attached form. |
| Quantity | 1433 USA |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US - FL Foreign: Austria, Germany, Romania, France, Dubai, Greece, Italy, South Korea, United Kingdom, Hungary, Latvia, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K072233 | SKINTACT MULTIFUNCTIONAL ELECTRODES WITH DH02 GEL WITH DIFFERENT CONNECTORS COMPATIBLE WITH DIFFERENT DEFIBRILLATORS Leonhard Lang GmbH, Oct 5, 2007 |