FDA Device

VIASYS Healthcare Disposable Bar Electrodes. Re-order No. 019-435600. Single Use only. Manufactured in the U.S.A. for VIASYS Healthcare, 5225 Verona Road, Bldg 2, Madison, WI USA 53711-4495..Each box contains 10 pouches of Bar Electrodes and each pouch contains 10 electrodes

Hazard

The Bar Electrodes do not meet performance specification for electrode impedance. A manufacturing defect was discovered in disposable bar electrodes, part number 019-435600, lot 604664, that has the potential to reduce the amplitude of a motor or sensory nerve action potential. These possible lower amplitudes will be measured only if the bar electrode is used as a bar.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Communication on April 28, 2006 by phone, followed by Certified Mail, with return receipt to confirm receipt of information . The letter describes the issue and asks that affected product be returned. The customer notification allows the user the option of using the Bar Electrode as 2 separate electrodes, as described in the Instructions for Use.

Products

VIASYS Healthcare Disposable Bar Electrodes. Re-order No. 019-435600. Single Use only. Manufactured in the U.S.A. for VIASYS Healthcare, 5225 Verona Road, Bldg 2, Madison, WI USA 53711-4495..Each
Brand
Nicolet Biomedical Div of Viasys Healthcare
UPC
Lot 604664

Units Affected

53 boxes, 10 electrodes per pouch, 10 pouches per box