3M Universal Electrosurgical Pad, REF 9130 (100 pads / case) and 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pad with Cord, REF 9135-LP (40 pads / case) Product Usage: 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pads are designed to work with most electrosurgical unite (ESU) for virtually every surgical application where electrosurgery is utilized to provide a safe return path for electrosurgical current. Solid Universal Electrosurgical Pads are for use with generators that do not have a Contact Quality Monitoring System (CQMS). Split Style Universal Electrosurgical Pad is for use with ESUs that have a CQMS (i.e. REM, ARM, NESSY, etc.). 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pads are designed to be used on any patient where full skin contact and a suitable placement site can be obtained. There are no patient weight restrictions for use of this product. Use of this product for unintended application could lead to an unsafe condition.

Class I - Dangerous

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: October 26, 2016 3M Company - Health Care Business Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
Product REF 9130 Lot Numbers: 2019-02DT (Expiration 02-2019) and 2019-03DU (Expiration 03-2019) Product REF 9735-LP Lot Numbers: 2019-02DB and 2019-02CY. (Both with Expiration 02-2019)
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:: 3M Company - Health Care Business
Reason for Recall:: 3M is recalling Universal Electrosurgical Pads because a report of an unintended material (process liner) in the product. This may prevent or impede the safe return of electrosurgical current following Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) activation. This defect has the potential to increase the risk of a patient burn directly under the pad or at an alternate site of the body.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

3M Universal Electrosurgical Pad, REF 9130 (100 pads / case) and 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pad with Cord, REF 9135-LP (40 pads / case) Product Usage: 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pads are designed to work with most electrosurgical unite (ESU) for virtually every surgical application where electrosurgery is utilized to provide a safe return path for electrosurgical current. Solid Universal Electrosurgical Pads are for use with generators that do not have a Contact Quality Monitoring System (CQMS). Split Style Universal Electrosurgical Pad is for use with ESUs that have a CQMS (i.e. REM, ARM, NESSY, etc.). 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pads are designed to be used on any patient where full skin contact and a suitable placement site can be obtained. There are no patient weight restrictions for use of this product. Use of this product for unintended application could lead to an unsafe condition.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product REF 9130 Lot Numbers: 2019-02DT (Expiration 02-2019) and 2019-03DU (Expiration 03-2019) Product REF 9735-LP Lot Numbers: 2019-02DB and 2019-02CY. (Both with Expiration 02-2019)