FDA Recall Terminated

Cardima Surgical Ablation Probe (SAP) Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device, Model Number 01-242208, manufactured by Cardima Inc, Fremont, CA

Recall: Z-2581-2010 · Initiated May 20, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2581-2010
Event Number
56046
Firm
Cardima Inc
FEI Number
1000150772
Product Code
OCL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
May 20, 2010
Posted
September 27, 2010
Terminated
March 23, 2011
Address
47266 Benicia St, Fremont, CA, 94538-1372

Description

Cardima Surgical Ablation Probe (SAP) Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device, Model Number 01-242208, manufactured by Cardima Inc, Fremont, CA

Reason

Sterility compromised-- The sterile pouch in which the product is packaged may be compromised, which could result in patient infection.

Action

Cardima issued a Product Recall Notification dated May 18, 2010 to customers, identifying the affected product, the sterility issue, and the actions to be taken by the customer. Custormers are to quarantine and return the affected product to the firm. The firm will replace returned product as soon as it becomes available. Cardima Customer Service can be contacted at 800 354-0102.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution to Distributors in USA (Pittsburgh, PA) and the countries of Ireland and Belgium, and customers in the states of CA, OH, MI, MO, AND WA, and the countries of Ireland and the Netherlands.

Quantity

28 units