The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1356-2013·Announced 2013-05-29

Progressive Medical Recalls PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes

Progressive Medical is recalling PTFE coated disposable electrosurgical electrodes because 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, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or specific physical hazards, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Progressive Medical, Inc. is recalling PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes, Product number P0014M. The recall involves 27 boxes containing 12 units each. The product is a non-stick cautery tip with a PTFE modified coated blade, 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) in length, sterilized by radiation.

The recall was initiated because product coatings require 510K approval. The affected units were distributed nationwide, including to Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected electrodes and contact Progressive Medical, Inc. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes -NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Modified Coated Blade 6.5" (16.51cm) Length, Product number P0014M Rx Only. Sterilized by Radiation. Manufactured for Progressive Medical, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63128. Electrode

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 (1)

  • Lot number 082712-04

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 →