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Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published April 29, 2026

Boston Scientific CSK Electrodes Recall: Reusable electrodes may not meet performance

Boston Scientific recalls CSK Electrodes with specific model numbers due to potential performance issues. Affected units may not function as intended, but no injuries reported. Consumers should check model details and contact for guidance.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-2402-2026Medical deviceBoston Scientific ›
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Recalling firmBoston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation25155 Rye Canyon Loop · Valencia, CA 91355-5004
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What happened, in plain English

Boston Scientific is recalling certain CSK Electrodes that may not meet expected performance levels. This could affect the device's reliability, though no injuries have been reported in this recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49322-boston-scientific-csk-electrodes-recall-reusable-electrodes-may-not-meet.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49322-boston-scientific-csk-electrodes-recall-reusable-electrodes-may-not-meet · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2402-2026

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“Boston Scientific CSK Electrodes Recall: Reusable electrodes may not meet performance.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49322-boston-scientific-csk-electrodes-recall-reusable-electrodes-may-not-meet. Based on FDA recall #Z-2402-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2402-2026%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The electrodes may not perform as intended, which could lead to improper medical treatment. However, the recall does not indicate a risk of injury or serious harm in normal use.

Who’s affected

Users of Boston Scientific CSK Electrodes with model numbers CSK-TC10, CSK-TC15, CSK-TC20, or CSK-TC5 are likely affected. Patients using these devices for medical purposes are at the highest risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product model number on the electrode, which includes CSK-TC10, CSK-TC15, CSK-TC20, or CSK-TC5. The product also has specific lot numbers and UDI codes listed in the recall notice.

  • Brand
    Boston Scientific
  • Category
    Medical device
FDA recall event · 2 products

All 2 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Ongoing
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of PE, MX, PR, CO, MY, CA.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
Z-2402-2026Boston Scientific CSK Electrodes: REF: CSK-TC10, CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 10 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm) REF: CSK-TC10-3M,CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 3M Cable, 10 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm); REF: CSK-TC15, CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 15 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm); REF: CSK-TC15-3M, CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 3M Cable, 15 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm) REF: CSK-TC20, CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 20 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm) REF: CSK-TC5,CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 5 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm); REF: CSK-TC5-3M, CSK Electrode, STAINLESS STEEL, 3M Cable, 5 cm x 28 ga (0.36 mm); All Lots: / UDI: CSK-TC10:00813250010107; CSK-TC10-3M: 00813250011524; CSK-TC15 00813250010114; CSK-TC15-3M: 00813250011548 CSK-TC20: 0081325001140; CSK-TC5: 00813250010091; CSK-TC5-3M: 00813250011531;31,923 units
Z-2403-2026Boston Scientific TCN Electrodes: REF: TCN-5, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 5 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in); REF:TCN-10, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 10 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in) REF:TCN-15, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 15 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in); REF:TCN-20, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 20 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in) REF: TCN-5-3m, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 3M CABLE, 5 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in) REF: TCN-10-3M, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 3M CABLE, 10 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in); REF: TCN-15-3M, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 3M CABLE, 15 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in) REF: TCN-20-3M, TCN Electrode, NITINOL, 3M CABLE, 20 cm x 0.45 mm (0.0175 in); All Lots: / UDI: TCN-10: 00813250013054; TCN-10-3M: 00813250017502; TCN-15: 00813250013061; TCN-15-3M: 00813250017519; TCN-20: 00813250013078; TCN-20-3M: 00813250017526; TCN-5: 00813250013047; TCN-5-3M:0081325001753349,251 units
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Model

    Identify the model number on the electrode, which should be CSK-TC10, CSK-TC15, CSK-TC20, or CSK-TC5.

  2. Contact Manufacturer

    Reach out to Boston Scientific for further guidance on the recall and potential next steps.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of PE, MX, PR, CO, MY, CA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 49 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Apr 29, 202612. FDA classified it Class II: Jun 11, 202623. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jun 17, 202632026
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2402-2026 (April 29, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2402-2026 to see it in context.
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