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CARTO VIZIGO 8.5F Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath recall: Sterility Concern

CARTO VIZIGO 8.5F Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, REF: D138501. Used to introduce various cardiovascular catheters into the heart.

Why was CARTO VIZIGO 8.5F Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath recalled?

Outside packaging for a device indicated for introducing cardiovascular catheters into the heart, sustained water damage, which may have affected the sterile barrier of the product inside. Devices with a compromised sterile barrier could be a source for infection.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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?

UDI-DI: 10846835016253, Lot Number: 00002001

Product
CARTO VIZIGO 8.5F Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, REF: D138501. Used to introduce various cardiovascular catheters into the heart.
Recalling firm
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Quantity
98
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, GA, AZ, TX, MA, VA, NY, ME, FL, IA, NM, NH, TN, WI, OH, SC, CA, IN.
Recall date
September 14, 2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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