FDA recall record

Cosman Medical Nitinol TC Reusable Electrodes (TCN), Model Numbers: 1)TCN-10, 2) TCNK-10-R* recall — FDA Z-0687-2018

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…

Class IIclassification
Z-0687-2018official record ID
Feb 28, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0687-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCosman Medical, LLC
Report dateFeb 28, 2018
Recall initiation dateJul 5, 2017
Quantity11250 units (10,460 USA; 790 OUS)
LocationBurlington, MA, United States

Official product description

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.

Why the product 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.

Distribution information

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

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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