Nitinol Thermocouple Electrode, 10 cm - Product Usage: The TCN Electrode is indicated for use in RF heat lesioning of peripheral nerve tissue only.The Cosman Medical TCN Electrodes are temperature-sensing probes for use in the percutaneous treatment of pain.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    TCN-10, GTIN:00813250013054, Lot Numbers: 23045871, 23049691, 23049693, 23049695, 23131523, 23131525, 23155050, 23155052, 23176308, 23213325, 23213326, 23235460, and 23235463.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
Reason for Recall:
The firm initiated a voluntary correction of certain Cosman TCN Electrodes due to an incorrect revision of the Instructions for Use (IFU) being packaged with these products.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Nitinol Thermocouple Electrode, 10 cm - Product Usage: The TCN Electrode is indicated for use in RF heat lesioning of peripheral nerve tissue only.The Cosman Medical TCN Electrodes are temperature-sensing probes for use in the percutaneous treatment of pain.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

TCN-10, GTIN:00813250013054, Lot Numbers: 23045871, 23049691, 23049693, 23049695, 23131523, 23131525, 23155050, 23155052, 23176308, 23213325, 23213326, 23235460, and 23235463.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1694-2020

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