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Recall of Device Recall LASSO NAV DUO LOOP eco Catheters

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
    70590
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1242-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-02-25
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-03-03
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-10-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=134091
  • 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
    Catheter, electrode recording, or probe, electrode recording - Product Code DRF
  • Reason
    Biosense webster is recalling the lasso nav duo loop eco catheters because of reports of difficulty retracting and damage to the spine cover.
  • Action
    Biosense Webster sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated February 24, 2015 , to all affected customers. The letter informed customers that Biosense Webster is recalling the LASSO NAV Duo Loop eco Catheters because of reports of difficulty retracting and damage to the spine cover. The letter informed the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Biosense Webster sales representatives or call (866) 473-7823, Monday through Friday from 7am to 8pm EST. Customers with questions related to the Voluntary Field Removal Certification Form and its return, are instructed to call (909) 839-8468. For questions regarding this recall call 909-839-8500.

Device

Device Recall LASSO NAV DUO LOOP eco Catheters
  • Model / Serial
    All lots manufactured as of February 24, 2015 are affected.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    LASSO NAV Duo Loop eco Catheters, Catalog No. D-1354-01, D-1354-02, D-1354-03, D-1354-04, D-1354-05, D-1354-06. || LASSO NAV DUO LOOP eco Catheter is indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of the cardiac structures of the heart, i.e. recording or stimulation only. The catheter is designed to obtain electrograms in the atrial regions of the heart. LASSO NAV DUO LOOP eco Catheter provides location information when used with compatible CARTO 3 EP Navigation Systems.
  • Manufacturer
    Biosense Webster, Inc.

Manufacturer

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