FDA Recall Terminated

Neurotherm Curved Radiofrequency (RF) cannnula 10 cm 18 gauge, 10 mm active tip Model Number: C-1010-R-18 Product Usage: The device is a radiofrequency needle, used for the application of radiofrequency energy with as intended result, thermo coagulation of nervous tissue in the human body for pain relief. They are designed to be used to treat chronic pain. During nerve ablation, the needle is used in conjunction with a radiofrequency generator, an electrode and grounding pads.

Recall: Z-1247-2016 · Initiated February 26, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1247-2016
Event Number
73407
Firm
Neurotherm, Inc.
FEI Number
3002953813
Product Code
GXI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
February 26, 2013
Posted
March 24, 2016
Terminated
March 25, 2016
Address
600 Research Dr, Ste 1, Wilmington, MA, 01887-4438

Description

Neurotherm Curved Radiofrequency (RF) cannnula 10 cm 18 gauge, 10 mm active tip Model Number: C-1010-R-18 Product Usage: The device is a radiofrequency needle, used for the application of radiofrequency energy with as intended result, thermo coagulation of nervous tissue in the human body for pain relief. They are designed to be used to treat chronic pain. During nerve ablation, the needle is used in conjunction with a radiofrequency generator, an electrode and grounding pads.

Reason

Straight needle labeled as a curved needle

Action

NeuroTherm notified consignees by telephone between February 2- March 15, 2013 about the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine inventory and return devices.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA ,CO, OH, OR

Quantity

135 cannulas (27 boxes/5)