Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13299 |
| Brand Name: | Covidien Cool-tip RFA Electrode Kits |
| Model: | SWCT1530, SWCT15303, SWCT1540, SWCT2530, SWCT25303, SWCT2540 |
| Affected: | Various lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Covidien NZ Ltd Level 3, Building 5, Central Park Corporate Centre 666 Great South Road Penrose AUCKLAND 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0508 489 264 |
| Manufacturer: | Covidien LLC |
| Brand Name: | Covidien DGPHP High-Power single use grounding pads |
| Model: | ACT1020, ACT1030, ACT1507, ACT1510, ACT1520, ACT1530, ACT2020, ACT2030, ACT2530, ACTC1025, ACTC1525, ACTC2025, DGPHP |
| Affected: | Selected lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Covidien NZ Ltd Level 3, Building 5, Central Park Corporate Centre 666 Great South Road Penrose AUCKLAND 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0508 489 264 |
| Manufacturer: | Covidien LLC |
| Issue: | The manufacturer advises there is potential for foil degradation on the DGP-HP RFA High-Power single use grounding pads. This foil degradation may result in an electrical disconnect and an undesirable thermal profile during use which may result in a patient burn at the pad site. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 9/8/2012 |
