Electrode, Electrosurgical

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

• 2012-10-18TerminatedLabeling Change Control

  Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrode (3.5/15) and (4.0/15). Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.

  Leveen Standard and Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrode System, Directions for Use(DFU) in Portuguese, are incorrect. all other languages in the DFU are correct. Consignees in Brazil, Portugal,and Hong-Kong are being notified.

• 2012-10-18TerminatedLabeling Change Control

  Leveen Coaccess Introducer Set. Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.

  Leveen Standard and Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrode System, Directions for Use(DFU) in Portuguese, are incorrect. all other languages in the DFU are correct. Consignees in Brazil, Portugal,and Hong-Kong are being notified.

• 2009-01-13TerminatedPackaging process control

  Colorado Electrodes Model #'s: COLN104A COLN112A and STRN103A Intended for precision cutting or dissecting and cauterizing soft tissue.

  SteriMed, Inc is conducting a product removal of a small group of devices individually packaged and sealed within a pouch. The removal is being conducted because the possibility exists that some of the pouches were not properly sealed on one end. A breach in packaging seal or a failure in packaging integrity has the possibility of risk to the patient in terms of transmitting organisms capable

• 2006-11-15TerminatedOther

  MIDAS TOUCH Electrosurgical/102 mm (4 inch) Blade Electrodes, Disposable, Sterile Single Use Device, Part #30-0012 and #30-0002. The electrodes are individually packaged in Tyvek bags with 12 packages per case.

  Testing conducted by the firm indicates that electrodes identified with certain part numbers may fall out from the electrosurgical pencil or handle presenting the potential for harm or injury to the patient and/or user.

• 2004-10-22TerminatedOther

  NOVAPLUS Electrosurgical Grounding Pads, Split with Cord Catalog No. 7179V

  Improper wire placement from the patient plate to the ESU connector plug results in an intermittent displacement connection.

• 2004-07-20TerminatedOther

  Dispersive Electrodes packaged in an 8x10 plastic container.

  Inaccurate temperature readings may be displayed by the device, actual temperature could be 2.5-3 degrees C higher than displayed.

• TerminatedProcess change control

  CONCEPT HEATWAVE Electrode 130 mm x 2.3 mm diameter, REF/Catalog Number CS-023, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The HeatWave Electrode is intended to be used for electro-coagulation of soft tissue in shoulder, ankle, wrist, elbow and knee arthroscopic procedures.

  CONMED received complaints of damage to the CS-023 electrodes shaft insulation which could result in burn marks on the shaft. If the shaft insulation is damaged in any way, it could increase the risk of patient burn.

• TerminatedDevice Design

  Habib EUS RFA, 10mm electrode active tip, Material Number/UPN: 6500 - Product Usage: The Habib EUS RFA is indicated for coagulation and ablation of soft tissue when used in conjunction with compatible radiofrequency generator.

  During testing on the Habib EUS RFA device, a temperature increase was observed at the tip of the EUS-FNA needle. It was determined that capacitive 5 coupling presents a risk of energy transfer from the Habib EUS RFA active tip to the introducer device. This capacitive coupling could result in thermal injury to tissue outside of the targeted treatment area due to its use with an un-insulated EUS-FNA needle requiring little or no medical intervention.

• TerminatedDevice Design

  Habib EUS RFA, 20mm electrode active tip, Material Number/UPN: 6700 - Product Usage: The Habib EUS RFA is indicated for coagulation and ablation of soft tissue when used in conjunction with compatible radiofrequency generator.

  During testing on the Habib EUS RFA device, a temperature increase was observed at the tip of the EUS-FNA needle. It was determined that capacitive 5 coupling presents a risk of energy transfer from the Habib EUS RFA active tip to the introducer device. This capacitive coupling could result in thermal injury to tissue outside of the targeted treatment area due to its use with an un-insulated EUS-FNA needle requiring little or no medical intervention.