FDA Recall Terminated

CARTO 3 System Interface Cable, 34-pin to 10-pin, Red, 10' - Part Number: D-1286-18; Catalog Number CR3410CT This product provides a signal interface between a Biosense Webster electrophysiology catheter and the appropriate equipment. This cable may be re-used subject to established cleaning and sterilization restrictions

Recall: Z-0884-2011 · Initiated October 5, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0884-2011
Event Number
56986
Firm
Biosense Webster, Inc.
FEI Number
3003113629
Product Code
DSA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
October 5, 2010
Posted
January 7, 2011
Terminated
May 7, 2012
Address
15715 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale, CA, 91706-2006

Description

CARTO 3 System Interface Cable, 34-pin to 10-pin, Red, 10' - Part Number: D-1286-18; Catalog Number CR3410CT This product provides a signal interface between a Biosense Webster electrophysiology catheter and the appropriate equipment. This cable may be re-used subject to established cleaning and sterilization restrictions

Reason

When connecting this cable to the mapping system, loss of Body Surface ECG signals may occur. This may result in inaccurate locations appearing for catheters displayed 3D on the CARTO monitor.

Action

Biosense Webster issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated October 5, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem,and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return the affected cable, accompanied by the attached Return Authorization form. For questions regarding this recall call Biosense Webster at 909 839-8874.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: USA, including the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, and WV, and the countries of Belgium, China, Israel, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand.

Quantity

1692