Electrode, Electrocardiograph, Multi-Function
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for electrode, electrocardiograph, multi-function (product code MLN), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 1,346
- Deaths
- 194
- Injuries
- 108
- Malfunctions
- 943
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
- 2012-01-25TerminatedEmployee error
R2 Adult R2 Non-Radiolucent Multifunction Electrodes, Catalog/REF No. 3200-1715, NON-STERILE, MADE IN USA, CONMED CORPORATION, 525 FRENCH ROAD, UTICA, NY 13507 This device, when connected to a monitor/defibrillator has the ability to monitor the electro-cardio function (ECG) of the patient. The device, when electrically activated by the monitor/defibrillator can pace the heart rate of the patient and may also transmit the electrical current to the patient for cardio-conversion. This is a non-sterile, disposable device.
The specific lot was assembled without the rivet cover.
- 2011-04-12TerminatedEquipment maintenance
Medstorm Adult Radiolucent Leads-Out Electrode - Physio-Control, Part 16242. Indicated for use in external pacing, defibrillation and monitoring applications as a non-sterile, disposable device for single patient use only.
The "leads out" connector had bent pins which would not allow connection to the Medtronic Physio Control Defibrillator cable during a product demonstration.
- 2011-04-12TerminatedEquipment maintenance
Heart Sync Adult Radiolucent Electrode -Physio Control, Part T100LO-PHYSIO. Indicated for use in external pacing, defibrillation and monitoring applications as a non-sterile, disposable device for single patient use only.
The "leads out" connector had bent pins which would not allow connection to the Medtronic Physio Control Defibrillator cable during a product demonstration.
- 2011-02-18TerminatedPackaging
Medstorm Adult Radiolucent Electrode Philips Medical , Part #16250, HeartSync Ann Arbor, MI. The Adult Radiolucent Multifunction Tin Electrodes are indicated for use in external pacing, defibrillation and monitoring applications as a non-sterile, disposable device for single patient use only. The electrodes provide the conductive interface between the defibrillator and/or the external transcutaneous cardiac pacemaker and the patients skin. When a patient requires defibrillation, cardioversion or external pacing, these electrodes will be applied to the patient and connected to the respective low power mono-phasic or bi-phasic defibrillator (360 joules maximum) or external pacemaker.
The seal on the electrode pouch may be open, exposing the electrode to the outside environment. The package does have a caution statement that states, " Do not open package until immediately prior to using electrodes. and Electrodes may dry out when removed from packaging and exposed to air.
- 2011-02-18TerminatedPackaging
Medstorm Adult Radiolucent Zoll Medical (Part # 16381, HeartSync, Ann Arbor, MI. The Adult Radiolucent Multifunction Tin Electrodes are indicated for use in external pacing, defibrillation and monitoring applications as a non-sterile, disposable device for single patient use only. The electrodes provide the conductive interface between the defibrillator and/or the external transcutaneous cardiac pacemaker and the patients skin. When a patient requires defibrillation, cardioversion or external pacing, these electrodes will be applied to the patient and connected to the respective low power mono-phasic or bi-phasic defibrillator (360 joules maximum) or external pacemaker.
The seal on the electrode pouch may be open, exposing the electrode to the outside environment. The package does have a caution statement that states, " Do not open package until immediately prior to using electrodes. and Electrodes may dry out when removed from packaging and exposed to air.
- 2008-09-20TerminatedProcess control
ZOLL OneStep Multi-Function Electrode; Adult Complete Part #: 8900-0214-01. The electrodes are indicated for the following clinical applications: Defibrillation, Cardioversion, Noninvasive pacing, and Electrocardiograph monitoring.
Multi-function electrode programmed as a Pediatric instead of Adult
- 2007-04-24TerminatedOther
PADPRO ADULT Radiotranslucent Pad w/Zoll connector. Defibrillation/Pacing/Cardioversion/Monitoring Electrodes, REF/Catalog # 2516Z. RX ONLY. Made in USA for: CONMED CORPORATION Utica, New York, 13502.
Firm was notified of three incidents over the past 15 months in which customers opened the pouch & found an incorrect connector. This error makes the product unusable. The Zoll and Medtronic connectors are not interchangeable and are unique to their specific device.
- 2007-04-24TerminatedOther
PADPRO ADULT Radiotranslucent Pad w/Medtronic connector, REF/Catalog #2516M. RX ONLY. Defibrillation/Pacing/Cardioversion/Monitoring Electrodes. Made in USA for: CONMED CORPORATION Utica, New York, 13502.
Firm was notified of three incidents over the past 15 months in which customers opened the pouch & found an incorrect connector. This error makes the product unusable. The Zoll and Medtronic connectors are not interchangeable and are unique to their specific device.
- 2005-12-23TerminatedOther
HeartStart Pads Pediatric Plus, Pediatric Plus Multifunction Defibrillation Electrode Pads Model M3717A
The Apex/Anterior and the Sternum/Posterior pad labels are located in reverse position to the wire and connector
Monitor electrode, electrocardiograph, multi-function automatically
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