Z-2403-2026Class II
Boston Scientific TCN Electrodes: REF: TCN-5, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 5 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in); REF:TCN-10...
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation / initiated 2026-04-29 / Open, Classified
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation began a recall of Boston Scientific TCN Electrodes: REF: TCN-5, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 5 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in); REF:TCN-10, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 10 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Reusable electrodes may not meet expected performance levels". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2403-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
- Product
- Boston Scientific TCN Electrodes: REF: TCN-5, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 5 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in); REF:TCN-10, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 10 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in) REF:TCN-15, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 15 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in); REF:TCN-20, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 20 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in) REF: TCN-5-3m, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 3M CABLE, 5 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in) REF: TCN-10-3M, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 3M CABLE, 10 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in); REF: TCN-15-3M, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 3M CABLE, 15 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in) REF: TCN-20-3M, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 3M CABLE, 20 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in)
- Product code
- GXI Probe, Radiofrequency Lesion
- Reason for recall
- Reusable electrodes may not meet expected performance levels.
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- On April 29, 2026, Boston Scientific issued a Urgent Medical device Removal Notification via Federal Express/email/hand delivery. Boston Scientific asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. DO NOT use affected product. Remove affected products from your facility s inventory, and segregate the units in a secure place. 2. For products already in use, immediately discard according to your facility s procedure. 3. Unused products should be returned to Boston Scientific in accordance with the enclosed instructions. 4. Immediately post this information in a visible location near the affected products to ensure this information is readily accessible to all handlers and users of the device. 5. Forward this notice to any healthcare professional from your organization for awareness and to any organization where affected devices have been transferred. 6. Complete and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form per the enclosed instructions.
- Quantity in commerce
- 49,251 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of PE, MX, PR, CO, MY, CA.
- Product codes and lots
- All Lots: / UDI: TCN-10: 00813250013054; TCN-10-3M: 00813250017502; TCN-15: 00813250013061; TCN-15-3M: 00813250017519; TCN-20: 00813250013078; TCN-20-3M: 00813250017526; TCN-5: 00813250013047; TCN-5-3M:00813250017533
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2402-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2403-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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