I agree. This animation never gets used anymore except for its incarnation as the code pulse. And it's difficult to RP a code bomber anymore because nobody takes you seriously since you can't actually cause a detonation in game.
It could even be an actual luggable that could have a separate option on it to activate like the portable dishes have the upload option with. Once it detonates, it goes back to it's original location or you have to run the mission and do the trade again to get another.
I don't see how allowing us to use this animation could be that bad seeing as some of the others we already use could cause just as much lag. Plus there's control+f. So no big deal.