FDA Recall Open, Classified

The C304-HIS device features a guide wire to access the vein, a valve to reduce blood loss during the implant procedure, a deflectable catheter to introduce a transvenous device, a catheter dilator to facilitate deflectable catheter passage, and a guide catheter slitter to remove the deflectable catheter. The deflectable catheter is designed for placement of transvenous devices in or near the bundle of His. It features a deflecting distal section, controlled by the deflectable catheter handle, and an out-of plane curve on the distal tip. The body of the deflectable catheter is radiopaque for visibility on fluoroscopy.

Recall: Z-1206-2022 · Initiated April 20, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1206-2022
Event Number
90101
Firm
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
FEI Number
2182208
Product Code
DQY
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
April 20, 2022
Address
8200 Coral Sea St Ne, Mounds View, MN, 55112-4391

Description

The C304-HIS device features a guide wire to access the vein, a valve to reduce blood loss during the implant procedure, a deflectable catheter to introduce a transvenous device, a catheter dilator to facilitate deflectable catheter passage, and a guide catheter slitter to remove the deflectable catheter. The deflectable catheter is designed for placement of transvenous devices in or near the bundle of His. It features a deflecting distal section, controlled by the deflectable catheter handle, and an out-of plane curve on the distal tip. The body of the deflectable catheter is radiopaque for visibility on fluoroscopy.

Reason

The firm's internal processes identified that certain lots may have an improperly sealed barrier that could potentially compromise sterility.

Action

The firm sent out a recall notification starting on 04/20/2022 via UPS 2-day delivery. Customers are asked to return all unused affected product, share the notice with all those who need to be aware within their organization or with any organization where the above-listed products have been transferred, and to complete the response form.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

Quantity

1385 devices