Cosman Medical, LLC recalls Nitinol TC Reusable Electrodes (TCN), Model Numbers: 1)TCN-10, 2) TCNK-10-R*, 3)TCN-10-3M, 4) TCNK-15, 5) TCN-15, 6) TC…

Recall date

July 5, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0687-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Cosman Medical, LLC

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and country of Canada.

Why it was recalled

After multiple reprocessing cycles, the epoxy resin which holds the TCN Electrode in the hub can exhibit signs of damage. In some cases, this damage may result in the inability to fully remove blood and/or tissue residuals prior to cleaning and re-sterilizing the device.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Nitinol TC Reusable Electrodes (TCN), Model Numbers: 1)TCN-10, 2) TCNK-10-R*, 3)TCN-10-3M, 4) TCNK-15, 5) TCN-15, 6) TCNK-15-C, 7) TCN-15-3M, 8) TCNK-15-R*, 9) TCN-20, 10) TCNK-20, 11) TCN-20-3M*, 12) TCNK-20-C*, 13) TCN-5, 14) TCNK-20-R*, 15) TCN-5-3M, 16) TCNK-5, 17) TCNK-10, 18) TCNK-5-C, 19) TCNK-10-C & 20) TCNK-5-R*. The TCN devices are indicated for use in radiofrequency (RF) heat lesioning of peripheral nerve tissue only.