Events

Recall of WEBSTER Fixed Curve Catheter with Auto ID Technology

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
    71021
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1525-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-04-17
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-04-27
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-12-10
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=135853
  • 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
    The webster his catheter, 4pole fixed curve with auto id, is not being recognized by the carto 3 navigation system.
  • Action
    A recall letter dated 4/17/15 will be sent to customers by FedEx to inform them that Biosense Webster is recalling Webster HIS catheter, 4Pole Fixed Curve with Auto ID (Catalog No. D1085413). The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers with questions related to the recall letter are instructed to contact their Biosense Webster sales representative or call (866) 473-7823, Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 8:00PM EST. Customers with questions related to the Voluntary Recall Certification Form and the process for returning the form, are instructed contact Elie Ghattas, Field Action Coordinator, at (909) 839-7281.

Device

WEBSTER Fixed Curve Catheter with Auto ID Technology
  • Model / Serial
    Lot No. 17147443M, 17177237M, 17196045M,  17142745M, 17176185M, 17191133M, 17177957M, 17162927M, 17163734M, 17159129M, 17157116M, 17144954M, 17192170M, 17192723M, 17173428M, 17174967M, 17174968M, 17194186M, 17194707M, 17153400M, 17154595M, 17176186M, 17142888M, 17167809M, 17167282M, 17158235M, 17159407M, 17151134M, 17154141M, 17176477M, 17176478M, 17172465M, 17145731M, 17146665M, 17172058M.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US nationwide distribution.
  • Product Description
    WEBSTER HIS Catheter, 4 Pole Fixed Curve with Auto ID Technology, for mapping of cardiac structure; i.e., stimulation and recording only. || Catalog No: 01085413
  • 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