Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation recalls Boston Scientific TCN Electrodes: REF: TCN-5
Reason for recall
Reusable electrodes may not meet expected performance levels.
Affected product
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Boston Scientific TCN Electrodes4 codes
- TCN-5
- TCN Electrode
- NITINOL
- 5 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in)
8 codes
- TCN-10
- TCN Electrode
- NITINOL
- 10 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in)
- TCN-15
- TCN Electrode
- NITINOL
- 15 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in)
14 codes
- TCN-20
- TCN Electrode
- NITINOL
- 20 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in)
- TCN-5-3m
- TCN Electrode
- NITINOL
- 3M CABLE
- 5 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in)
- TCN-10-3M
- TCN Electrode
- NITINOL
- 3M CABLE
- 10 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in)
10 codes
- TCN-15-3M
- TCN Electrode
- NITINOL
- 3M CABLE
- 15 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in)
- TCN-20-3M
- TCN Electrode
- NITINOL
- 3M CABLE
- 20 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in)
Lot / code information
- 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
What the firm is doing
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.
DistributionShow detailsHide
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of PE, MX, PR, CO, MY, CA.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-2403-2026
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K050084The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K183177The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · GXIOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 882.4725The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
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