The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1362-2013·Announced 2013-05-29

Progressive Medical Recalls PTFE Coated Electrosurgical Electrodes

Progressive Medical 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 illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, and the hazard is regulatory (missing 510K approval) rather than a direct physical defect causing harm.

Plain-English summary

Progressive Medical, Inc. is recalling 18 boxes (12 units each) of PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes, product number P0118. The affected units are identified by lot number 082712-15 and were 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 recall was initiated because the product coatings require 510K approval. These electrodes are used in electrosurgeries and are sterilized by radiation.

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

The recalled product

Product
Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Coated Sharp Needle 2.00" (5.08cm) Length, Product number P0118 Rx Only. Sterilized by Radiation. Manufactured for Progressive Medical, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63128. Electrodes u

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 082712-15

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 →