FDA recall Z-0687-2018

Cosman Medical, LLC · Class II · 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.

Reason for recall

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

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

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2017-07-05
Report date
2018-02-28
Termination date
2018-09-14
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Burlington, MA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0687-2018