Probe, Radiofrequency Lesion
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for probe, radiofrequency lesion (product code GXI), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 891
- Deaths
- 7
- Injuries
- 321
- Malfunctions
- 545
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2026-07-08Open, ClassifiedPackaging process control
Intracept Access Instruments, Description/REF: INTRACEPT ACCESS INSTRUMENTS- DRILL/RLV0035, INTRACEPT ACCESS INSTRUMENTS- DRILL EU/RLV0035-EU, INTRACEPT ACCESS INSTRUMENTS- 2VB/RLV0045, INTRACEPT ACCESS INSTRUMENTS- 2VB EU/RLV0045-EU, INTRACEPT ACCESS INSTRUMENTS- 3VB/RLV0055, INTRACEPT ACCESS INSTRUMENTS- 3VB EU/RLV0055-EU, INTRACEPT ACCESS INSTRUMENTS 2 VB/RLV0065, INTRACEPT ACCESS INSTRMNTS ADDITIONAL VB/RLV0075, INTRACEPT ACCESS INSTRMNTS ADDTL VB EU/RLV0075-EU
Intraosseous nerve ablation system instruments may have sterile barrier breach of the outer tray seal, which may introduce a risk of sterility breach, and if breached could lead to severe infection.
- 2026-06-11Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Boston Scientific CSK Electrodes: REF: CSK-TC10, CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 10 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm) REF: CSK-TC10-3M,CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 3M Cable, 10 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm); REF: CSK-TC15, CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 15 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm); REF: CSK-TC15-3M, CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 3M Cable, 15 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm) REF: CSK-TC20, CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 20 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm) REF: CSK-TC5,CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 5 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm); REF: CSK-TC5-3M, CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 3M Cable, 5 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm)
Reusable electrodes may not meet expected performance levels.
- 2026-06-11Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
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)
Reusable electrodes may not meet expected performance levels.
- 2024-07-03Open, ClassifiedStorage
This product is a single use sterile device that is used to direct the lesion to the targeted site. Each cannula contains a stylet that is removed once the cannula is placed. The electrode is then inserted into the cannula. Catalog Number: 0406-630-225
Expired Products distributed to customers
- 2020-04-16TerminatedLabeling design
R-F Injector Cannula. 18gx10cm-STERILE. REF/UDI: 257-1810/(01)00828788021496; REF/UDI: 257-1810D(01)10818788021493 - Product Usage: The Epimed RF Introduction Cannula is intended for use in radiofrequency (RF) heat lesion procedures for the relief of pain.
Incorrect expiration date on introduction cannula packaging.
- 2020-04-16TerminatedLabeling design
R-F Injector Cannula. 20gx10cm-STERILE. REF/UDI: 257-2010/(01)10818788022124; REF/UDI: 257-2010D(01)00818788022127 - Product Usage:The Epimed RF Introduction Cannula is intended for use in radiofrequency (RF) heat lesion procedures for the relief of pain.
Incorrect expiration date on introduction cannula packaging.
- 2020-04-10TerminatedError in labeling
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.
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.
- 2020-04-10TerminatedError in labeling
Nitinol Thermocouple Electrode, 10 cm, 3m Cable - 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.
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.
- 2020-04-10TerminatedError in labeling
Nitinol Thermocouple Electrode, 15 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.
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.
- 2020-04-10TerminatedError in labeling
Nitinol Thermocouple Electrode, 15 cm, 3m Cable - 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.
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.
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