Power cord manufactured by ElectriCord Manufacturing Company , P/N 316579, used with DINAMAP Patient Monitors as Follows: DINAMAP PRO Series, DINAMAP PRO 1000 Monitor under both the Critikon and GE Medical Systems. The company name EliectriCord is on the power cord plug.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued October 15, 2003).
- Recall Initiated
- April 30, 2003
- Posted
- October 15, 2003
- Terminated
- May 3, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-0011-04
- Quantity
- 16,339 Power Cords
- Firm Location
- Tampa, FL
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Reports of broken plug ground pins on AC power cords for patient monitors.
Distribution
The recalled AC power cords were distributed to approximately 2600 Domestic hospital accounts nationwide and 180 international accounts.
Lot / Code Info
Lot numbers 01-08 through 02-16 which are embossed into the power cord metal blades and also those with no lot numbers.
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Action Taken
The recalling firm mailed a Recall Notification Letter with response form and corretive power cords beginning on April 30, 2003 until August 14, 2003 as corrective cords became available. Consignees were instructed on how to determine if they have the recalled cords and to destroy any found by cutting the plug from the wire. Also corrective AC power cords were provided to each consignee.