The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1351-2013·Announced 2013-05-29

Progressive Medical Recalls PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes

Progressive Medical Inc is recalling PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes because the product coatings require 510K approval.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, and the hazard is regulatory (missing 510K approval) rather than a direct physical injury risk with reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Progressive Medical Inc is recalling PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes, specifically the NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Coated Blade 2.50" (6.40) Length, Product number P0012. The recall involves 150 boxes containing 12 units each, distributed nationwide to specific states including AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, WA, and WI. The affected lot numbers are 071212-01, 082712-01, and 111212-04.

The recall was initiated because the product coatings require 510K approval. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. The source text does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths associated with the use of these electrodes.

Healthcare providers and consumers who have these specific lot numbers should stop using the product and contact Progressive Medical Inc for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Coated Blade 2.50" (6.40) Length, Product number P0012, Rx Only. Sterilized by Radiation. Manufactured for Progressive Medical, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63128. Electrodes used in

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot numbers 071212-01
  • 082712-01 and 111212-04

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 23 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 17 recalled by Progressive Medical Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 17 products in this recall →