FDA Recall Terminated

RF Ablation System Foot Switch, used with the EPT-1000 RF Generator, Foot Switch Model Number UPN M0048400, and in kits with UPNs M0044810 and M0044811. Intended use: The EPT-1000xp Cardiac Ablation Controllers and Foot Switch are indicated for use in cardiac ablation procedures with standard and high power BSC cardiac ablation Catheters.

Recall: Z-0973-2011 · Initiated July 14, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0973-2011
Event Number
53198
Firm
Boston Scientific Corp
FEI Number
3001236349
Product Code
LPB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
July 14, 2009
Posted
January 27, 2011
Terminated
January 27, 2011
Address
150 Baytech Dr, San Jose, CA, 95134-2302

Description

RF Ablation System Foot Switch, used with the EPT-1000 RF Generator, Foot Switch Model Number UPN M0048400, and in kits with UPNs M0044810 and M0044811. Intended use: The EPT-1000xp Cardiac Ablation Controllers and Foot Switch are indicated for use in cardiac ablation procedures with standard and high power BSC cardiac ablation Catheters.

Reason

Product malfunction causes inadvertent delivery of energy.

Action

The firm, Boston Scientific, sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Recall" letter dated January 14, 2009, with attached recall instructions to all customers. The letter described the product, problem, and the action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form and Obtain an RGA via fax to 408-957-6204; and return the recalled product using BSC Federal Express Number 1-809-4713-2 via second day delivery to Boston Scientific Corporation, Distribution Center, 500 Commander Shea Blvd., Quincy, MA 02171. Boston Scientific Corporation sales representatives will contact each customer. If you have any questions, please contact 408-935-4952 or email: [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution

Quantity

1044 units