Recall of Device Recall 10 ft. Interface Cable, 10 Pin Shielded Tip Pins to 12 Pin Blue

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Biosense Webster, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    58104
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-1839-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-02-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-03-28
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-05-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Computer, diagnostic, programmable - Product Code DQK
  • Reason
    The recall was initiated because biosense webster has confirmed that there is an inaccessibility of electronic version of the instruction for use (e-ifu) for the "10 ft. interface cable, 10 pin-shielded tip pins to 12 pin-blue", catalog number d128709, through the j&j; gateway (ie, e-ifu website).
  • Action
    Biosense Webster, Inc. sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated March 16, 2011, to all affected customers (via express mail). The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed Acknowledgement Form to confirm that all customers who received the product have been notified accordingly of this concern. If customers have any questions or require additional information, they are to contact their BWI representative and return the Acknowledgement form to: Biosense Webster, Inc. l5715 Arrow Highway Irwindale, CA 91706 Attn: Recall Coordinator - Virgil Ellsworth Phone: (909) 839-8500 Fax Number: (909) 839-7207. For questions regarding this recall call 909-839-7207.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number D128709
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution - including GA, KY, NV, WA, PA, and UT
  • Product Description
    10 ft. Interface Cable, 10 Pin - Shielded Tip Pins to 12 Pin - Blue, Manufacturing Part Number 01287-09, Catalog Number D128709. || This cable is used to connect an Auto 10 10-pole catheter to an EP recording system.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Biosense Webster, Inc., 15715 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale CA 91706-2006
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA