Electrode, Cutaneous

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2023-10-31Open, ClassifiedProcess design

  Coapt Dome Electrode, Gen2 system, cutaneous electrode

  Patient may experience minor burn or blistering if device is exposed to direct sunlight and/or warm temperatures for over 12 hours or battery is damaged.

• 2023-10-31Open, ClassifiedProcess design

  Coapt ControlSeal Electrode, cutaneous EMG Electrode

  Patient may experience minor burn or blistering if device is exposed to direct sunlight and/or warm temperatures for over 12 hours or battery is damaged.

• 2022-08-26Open, ClassifiedEnvironmental control

  Cadwell Disposable Ground Electrodes Grounding Pad 1.25 X 1.75 Inch Dimensions, Disposable Model Number: 302288-000

  Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.

• 2014-05-09TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  DRAPE 9732722 TUBE STERILE O-ARM 20PK

  Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for product and/or package damage to ensure sterility.

• 2014-05-09TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  MOUSE 9732721 STERILE O-ARM 10PK

  Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for product and/or package damage to ensure sterility.

• 2013-02-14TerminatedUnknown/Undetermined by firm

  Cloth electrodes with Carbon construction: P/N 201-1231, Cat Nos.: 201-123, 202-454, 203-118, 203-342, 203-454, 203-493, 203-672, 400-877, and 400-877-BJC, 2" x 2" Electrode, Cloth, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1241, Cat Nos.: 201-124, 202-455, 203-340, 203-674, and 400-872, 2" Round Electrode, Cloth, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1251, Cat Nos.: 201-138, 202-276, 202-456, 203-336, 203-680, and 400-879, 3" Round Electrode, Cloth, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1381, Cat Nos.: 201-126, 203-678, and 400-856, 2" x 3.5" Electrode, Cloth, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1501, Cat Nos.: 201-150 and 400-863, 1.25" Round Electrode, Cloth, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1521, Cat No. 400-852, 3 x 5 Electrode, Cloth, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1541, Cat Nos.:201-154 and 400-865 1.5 x 2.5 Oval Electrode, Cloth, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 Cutaneous electrode.

  Electrode Socket Terminal pulling away from the electrode lead wire when the electrical stim lead wire was removed.

• 2013-02-14TerminatedUnknown/Undetermined by firm

  Cloth electrodes with Silver-Carbon construction: P/N 202-9231, Cat No. 400-899, 2" x 2" Electrode, Cloth, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9241, Cat No. 400-895, 2" Round Electrode, Cloth, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9381, Cat No. 400-889, 2" x 3.5" Electrode, Cloth AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9501, Cat No. 202-9501, 1.25" Round Electrode, Cloth AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 400-8991, Cat Nos.: 400-877T and 400-899T, 2" x 2.25" Electrode, Cloth, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010. Cutaneous electrode.

  Electrode Socket Terminal pulling away from the electrode lead wire when the electrical stim lead wire was removed.

• 2013-02-14TerminatedUnknown/Undetermined by firm

  Foam Electrodes with Carbon construction: P/N 201-1261, Cat Nos.: 201-126, 203-678, and 400-856, 1.5" x 3.5" Electrode, Foam, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1271, Cat Nos.: 201-127, 202-093, 203-483, 203-565, 203-673, and 400-873, 2" x 2" Electrode, Foam, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1281, Cat Nos.: 201-128, 202-277, 203-675, and 400-873, 2" Round Electrode, Foam, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1291, Cat Nos.: 201-129, 203-677, and 400-882, 3" Round Electrode, Foam, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1301, Cat Nos.: 201-130, 203-679, and 400-855, 1.5" x 3.5" Electrode, Foam, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 201-1371, Cat Nos.: 201-137, 202-278, 203-484, 203-681, and 400-880, 2" x 3.5" Electrode, Foam, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-5671, Cat No. 202-567, 2" x 2" Electrode, Foam, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010. Cutaneous electrode.

  Electrode Socket Terminal pulling away from the electrode lead wire when the electrical stim lead wire was removed.

• 2013-02-14TerminatedUnknown/Undetermined by firm

  Foam electrodes with Silver-Carbon construction: P/N 202-9271, Cat No. 400-898, 2" x 2" Electrode, Foam, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9281, Cat No. 202-9281, 2" Round Electrode, Foam, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9251, Cat No. 400-893, 3" Round Electrode, Foam AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9291, Cat No. 400-892, 3" Round Electrode, Foam AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9371, Cat No. 400-888, 2" x 3.5" Electrode, Foam AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9491, Cat No. 400-869, 1.25" Round Electrode, Foam AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 202-9511, Cat No. 400-853, 3" x 5" Electrode, Foam AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 300-1541, Cat No. 300-154, 2" x 2.25" Electrode, Foam, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 300-1561, Cat No. 300-156, 2" Round Electrode, Foam, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 300-1611, Cat No. 300-161, 4" x 2.25" Electrode, Foam, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010, 22818 P/N 300-1631, Cat No. 300-163, 3" Round Electrode, Foam, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010 P/N 400-8701, Cat No. 400-870, 2" x 4" Oval Electrode, Foam, AG, All Serial Numbers distributed between 11/01/2009 and 01/31/2010. Cutaneous electrode.

  Electrode Socket Terminal pulling away from the electrode lead wire when the electrical stim lead wire was removed.

• 2012-12-10TerminatedEmployee error

  Reusable, non-sterile, self-adhering electrodes for use with TENS/NMES, . Made in the U.S.A. Cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly to a patient's skin either to record physiological signals (e.g., the electroencephalogram) or to apply electrical stimulation.

  Covidien is conducting a voluntary recall regarding specific lots of TENS electrodes because it was determined that during the manufacturing process the surface of the wires in these lots may have been exposed to an employee who had a minor cut.