CLASS I Device recall · Reported 22 Oct 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

MediChoice¿ Multifunction Electrode recalled by Covidien

Covidien is recalling MediChoice¿ Multifunction Electrode, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Sep 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

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Quantity recalled330 pairs

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-0047-2015
FDA event ID: 69257
Recalling firm: Covidien, Mansfield, MA
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 Sep 2014
FDA classified: 16 Oct 2014
Reported: 22 Oct 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Device type: Other Medical Devices

Timeline

18 Sep 2014	Recall initiated by company
16 Oct 2014	Classified by FDA	+28 days
22 Oct 2014	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Covidien Medi-Trace Cadence and Kendall Defibrillation Electrodes Not Compatible for use with Philips model FR3 or FRx AEDs

Product as listed by the FDA

MediChoice¿ Multifunction Electrode Part Number: MC171 OH

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribtion-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada Greece Israel Belgium Finland France Germany Great Britain Ireland Italy Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland Brazil Chile Philippines Taiwan Australia New Zealand.

Nationwide Puerto Rico

Questions about this recall

Is MediChoice¿ Multifunction Electrode recalled?

Yes. Covidien recalled MediChoice¿ Multifunction Electrode on 18 Sep 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0047-2015.

Why was it recalled?

Covidien Medi-Trace Cadence and Kendall Defibrillation Electrodes Not Compatible for use with Philips model FR3 or FRx AEDs

Which lots are affected?

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Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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