Events

Recall of TAPSCOPE 550

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Cardiocommand 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
    58302
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0071-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-10-25
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-10-19
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-08-28
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=98932
  • 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
    System, esophageal pacing - Product Code LPA
  • Reason
    Cardiocommand, inc. is recalling their tapscope 550 esophageal pacing/recording catheters because there maybe electrical discontinuity, which can result in the inability to reliably pace and/or record ecg.
  • Action
    On October 25, 2010, an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice was sent by certified mail to all facilities advising them of the recall. The letter identified the affected product and reason for the recall. Users were asked to discontinue use and return the affected product to the firm. If all product was already used, then this should be indicated on the form provided. The firm will send replacement product in quantities equal to the returned product. The attached form should be completed and returned via fax. Customers were instructed to report any suspected incidents related to this issue to CardioCommand Customer Service at 1-800-231-6370. Also questions or comments should be directed to CardioCommand Customer Service.

Device

TAPSCOPE 550
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 1026504, 1023803, 1022901, 1019007, and 1020106.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution -- GA, OR, TX, CO, KY, MT, MA, AL, CA, FL & TN.
  • Product Description
    ***REF #200***TAPSCOPE 550. Each pouch contains one (1) 18 French esophageal stethoscope with bipolar pacing and recording electrodes with a YSI 400 series male connector thermistor. LOT xxxxxxx 400095-0200-C 100902. www.cardiocommand.com. || ***REF #200-0010***TAPSCOPE 550 CONTAINS: Ten (10) 18 French esophageal stethoscopes with bipolar pacing and recording electrodes with YSI 400 series male connector thermistors. NON-STERILE. SINGLE USE ONLY. DO NOT REUSE. CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale, distribution and use by or on the order of a licensed physician. Manufacturer: CARDIOCOMMAND, INC. Tampa, FL USA. (800) 231-6370 (813) 289-5555. www.cardiocommand.com. LOT xxxxxxx 400155-B 091101. || ***REF #200-0025***TAPSCOPE 550 Contains: Twenty five (25) 18 French esophageal stethoscopes with bipolar pacing and recording electrodes with YSI 400 series male connector thermistors. ***LOT xxxxxxx***FOR SINGLE USE ONLY. DO NOT REUSE. NON-STERILE. CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale, distribution and use by or on the order of a licensed physician. Read Model 2A operator's manual prior to initiating pacing procedures. Manufacturer: Tampa, FL USA 33607. (800) 231-6370 (813) 289-5555. www.cardiocommand.com. 400215-A 100902.
  • Manufacturer
    Cardiocommand Inc.

Manufacturer

Cardiocommand Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cardiocommand Inc., 4920 W Cypress St, Suite 110, Tampa FL 33607-3837
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Cardiocommand Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA