Covidien LP Cool-tip RF Generator, for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, intraoperative coagulation and ablation of tissue. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Cool-tip RF Generator, for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, intraoperative coagulation and ablation of tissue.
Brand
Covidien LP
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Product Number: CTRF117 and CTRF220. Lot numbers: C4K101C thru C4K122C, C4K126C thru C4K133C, C4L134C thru C4L147C, C5A148C thru C5A158C, C5B159C thru C5B174C, C5C175C thru C5C191C, C5D192C thru C5D199C, C5E200C thru C5E213C, C5F214C thru C5F231C, C5G232C thru C5G235C, C5H236C thru C5H241C, C5I242C thru C5I246C, C5J247C thru C5J263C, C5K264C thru C5K272C, C5L273C thru C5L282C, C6A283C thru C6A286C.
Products Sold
Product Number: CTRF117 and CTRF220. Lot numbers: C4K101C thru C4K122C, C4K126C thru C4K133C, C4L134C thru C4L147C, C5A148C thru C5A158C, C5B159C thru C5B174C, C5C175C thru C5C191C, C5D192C thru C5D199C, C5E200C thru C5E213C, C5F214C thru C5F231C, C5G232C thru C5G235C, C5H236C thru C5H241C, C5I242C thru C5I246C, C5J247C thru C5J263C, C5K264C thru C5K272C, C5L273C thru C5L282C, C6A283C thru C6A286C.
Covidien LP is recalling Cool-tip RF Generator, for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, intraoperative coagulation and ablatio due to Electrosurgical ablation device may experience loss of power during use, when used with Cool-tip Switching controller in ablation mode.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Electrosurgical ablation device may experience loss of power during use, when used with Cool-tip Switching controller in ablation mode.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified by telephone followed by a fax on 04/21/2006.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026