Recall Z-0174-2014 ยท OAD Catheter, Percutaneous, Cardiac Ablation, For Treatment Of Atrial Flutter
St. Jude Medical
US Safire Duo Ablation Catheter MediGuide Enabled, REF A700240 and Cool Path Duo Ablation Catheter, MediGuide Enabled REF A700244, Rx only, Sterile EO. The catheters are intended for use with a compatible external irrigation pump and the IBI-15500T9-CP RF Generator at a maximum of 50 Watts. MediGuide Enabled Ablation catheters are used with the MediGuide Technology to enable real-time tip positi
| Date | Nov 6, 2013 (initiated Oct 11, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | St. Jude Medical Cardiovascular and Ablation Technologies Division is performing a voluntary notification regarding selected batches of Coolpath Duo Ablation Catheter MediGuide Enabled products and Safire Duo Ablation Catheter MediGuide Enabled. These units were inadvertently shipped with the incorrect version of the Instructions for Use (IFU). |
| Root cause | Error in labeling |
| Action | The firm, St. Jude Medical (SJM), sent a "Urgent Medical Device Notice" dated 11 October 2013 to its consignees. The letter described the problem, the product involved in the recall and the actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to discard the IFU received with the batches and replace it with the IFU received in conjunction with the notification letter. SJM has determined that it is acceptable to continue using these devices as long as the product is used in accordance with the IFU. If you have any questions, contact Vice President, Quality, at 651-756-5402. |
| Quantity | 59 |
| Distribution | US distribution: KS, MA, UT,TX, KY, OH. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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