FDA Recall Terminated

1500T14 Cardiac Ablation System - Remote Control The 1500Tl4 Remote Control can control and operate the 1500Tl4 RF generator remotely via a connecting cable. It has a duplicate front panel controls and displays as of the generator's front panel, with the addition of an optical encoder knob which is used to select and changes the parameters.

Recall: Z-2632-2011 · Initiated May 9, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2632-2011
Event Number
58859
FEI Number
3007562768
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 9, 2011
Posted
June 23, 2011
Terminated
April 3, 2012
Address
St Jude Medical One St Jude Medical Dr, Saint Paul, MN, 55117

Description

1500T14 Cardiac Ablation System - Remote Control The 1500Tl4 Remote Control can control and operate the 1500Tl4 RF generator remotely via a connecting cable. It has a duplicate front panel controls and displays as of the generator's front panel, with the addition of an optical encoder knob which is used to select and changes the parameters.

Reason

The recall was initiated because St. Jude Medical has confirmed its T14 and T12 RF Generator may malfunction upon encountering an unexpected electric current (e.g. static electricity). The resulting 'malfunction results in a failure of the generator to respond to key presses properly, and may cause unexpected energy delivery or inability to discontinue energy delivery with the start/ stop butt

Action

The firm, St. Jude Medical (SJM), sent a "Product Correction" letter dated May 9, 2011 to it's affected customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to discontinue use of the T14/T12 generators and remote controls until the units have been properly serviced; complete and return the attached field action form, and utilize the units in accordance with the Operators Manual. In case of system malfunction, the customers were instructed to shut off the RF power delivery by turning off the generator via the rocker switch, dislodging the power cord, or disconnecting of the patient cable or indifferent electrode connection. An SJM sales representative will contact the customers in the near future to facilitate repair or exchange of the impacted unit. If you have questions regarding this notice, contact the Marketing Manager, AF at (905-286-4015), Marketing Director, AF/CRM, at (905-286-4107); Product Manager (Tokyo) 03-6255-5740, and/or your SJM sales representative.

Distribution

International distribution only: Canada and Japan.

Quantity

4