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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) TCN
Recalled February 28, 2018 · FDA recall Z-0687-2018 · Cosman Medical
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
Units
11250 units (10,460 USA; 790 OUS)
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and country of Canada.
Description
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.
Product
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.
Manufacturer(s)
Cosman Medical, LLC
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →