Covidien Recalls Electrode Kits

Covidien has issued a voluntary recall of its DGPHP RFA High-Power Single Use Grounding Pads and Cool-tip RFA Electrode Kits that contain DGPHP RFA High-Power Single Use Grounding Pads.

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Covidien has recalled certain lots of the products due to potential degradation of foil within the DGPHP grounding pad. Covidien has received reports of four serious injuries stemming from burns at the pad site.

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