Important Safety Alerts

Important Safety Alerts

Medical Device Safety Alert: Johnson and Johnson Temporary Cardiac Pacing Wires

19 Oct 2012

Medical device manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson International, has issued a medical device safety alert concerning Temporary Cardiac Pacing Wire [Product codes.: FEP13E and FEP15E].

The manufacturer is recalling multiple lots of affected product due to the potential presence of silicone on the blue coating of the stainless steel device.

As a precautionary measure, the manufacturer is requesting that users immediately discontinue use of Temporary Cardiac Pacing Wire from the following table of product codes and lot numbers:

Caption: table of product codes and lot numbers
Lot number Item Code
DK2GGSP0 FEP15E
DK2DZZP0 FEP15E
DK2DPDP0 FEP15E
DK2DDWP0 FEP15E
DK2CWMP0 FEP13E
DK2CMWP0 FEP15E
DK2CGJP0 FEP15E
DK2CCGP0 FEP13E
DK2BTLP0 FEP13E
DK2BDDP0 FEP13E
DJ2DPGP0 FEP15E

According to the local supplier, Johnson & Johnson (HK) Limited, the affected devices were distributed in Hong Kong.

If you are in possession of the affected product, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.

Posted on 19 October 2012

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