FDAClass IINovember 8, 2017

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH Uni-Directional Navigation recall

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH Uni-Directional Navigation Catheter (D133602S)

Why was THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH Uni-Directional Navigation recalled?

Biosense Webster, Inc. has recently received an increased number of complaints related to the display of Alert 402 on the CARTO 3 System for certain lots of THERMOCOOL brand catheters. Alert 402 implies a "Map: magnetic distortion" when connected to CARTO 3 System. This issue may subsequently lead the physician to ablate in an unintended area when delivering RF energy.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

17688816M, 17697930M, 17697966M

Product
THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH Uni-Directional Navigation Catheter (D133602S)
Recalling firm
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Quantity
19 units
Distribution
US, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Croatia, Korea, Austria, Colombia, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, South Africa, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Great Britain, Hungary, Czech Republic, China
Recall date
November 8, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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