FDA Recall Terminated

LASSO Deflectable Circular Mapping Catheter with Auto 10 Technology, Part Numbers D-122081- S, Catalog Numbers D7L2020CT The affected catheters are indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of cardiac structures of the heart, i.e. recording or stimulation only.

Recall: Z-2666-2011 · Initiated May 23, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2666-2011
Event Number
58884
Firm
Biosense Webster, Inc.
FEI Number
3003113629
Product Code
DRF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Pending
Initiated
May 23, 2011
Posted
June 27, 2011
Terminated
October 12, 2012
Address
15715 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale, CA, 91706-2006

Description

LASSO Deflectable Circular Mapping Catheter with Auto 10 Technology, Part Numbers D-122081- S, Catalog Numbers D7L2020CT The affected catheters are indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of cardiac structures of the heart, i.e. recording or stimulation only.

Reason

The recall was initiated because Biosense Webster, Inc. has recently become aware that 20 electrodes catheters with Auto ID Technology are not being recognized when connected to the CARTO 3 System.

Action

Biosense Webster, Inc. sent a Customer Notification Letter, dated May 24, 2011, with an Acknowledgement Form and Instructions for Manually Entering the Catheter Identification in the CARTO 3 System to all US and Outside US (OUS) customers who purchased these products. For customers in the US, two letters and forms will be sent via express mail, addressed to the EP/Cardiology Lab and Risk Management Office, respectively. Instructions for manual entry of the catheter identification in the CARTO 3 System are being included in the communication to customers. These instructions will allow customers to input the identity of the catheter into the CARTO 3 System and be able to utilize the catheter. Customers were instructed to complete and return the attached Acknowledgement Form in accordance with the instructions listed on the form. Customers were instructed to contact their BWI representative for any questions.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Belgium, Japan, and Singapore

Quantity

289 units (107 in US)