RecallDepth

EZ Steer ThermoCool Nav Part Number D-1292-05-S Diagnostic/Ablation Catheter instructions for use. The Biosense EZ STEER~ THERMOCOOL~ NAV Diagnostic/Ablation Deflectable Tip Catheter is a multi-electrode luminal catheter with a deflectable tip designed to facilitate electrophysiological mapping of the heart and to transmit radiofrequency (RF) current to the catheter tip electrode for ablation purposes. The catheter shaft measures 7.5 F with 8 F ring electrodes. For ablation, the catheter is used in conjunction with an RF generator and a dispersive pad (indifferent electrode) for the treatment of: - Type I atrial flutter in patients age 18 or older. - Recurrent drug/device refractory sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) due to prior myocardial infarction (Mil in adults. - Drug refractory recurrent symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, when used with compatible three-dimensional electroanatomic mapping systems. The EZ STEER~ THERMOCOOL~ NAV Diagnostic/Ablation Deflectable Tip Catheter provides location information when used with CARTO~ EP Navigation Systems.

Company
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Recall Initiated
November 22, 2010
Posted
February 7, 2012
Terminated
February 8, 2012
Recall Number
Z-0983-2012
Quantity
24,713 units in total
Firm Location
Irwindale, CA

Reason for Recall

Biosense Webster, Inc. has recently become aware of the omission of the following two Warning and Precaution statements on the Instructions For Use (IFU) for the above catheter: 1. If phrenic nerve location is a concern, precautionary measures are recommended to evaluate the proximity of the nerve to the ablation electrode, such as pacing maneuvers. 2. To minimize risk of atrio-esophageal fist

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Lot / Code Info

Lot Numbers: 15219359M, 15219356M, 15214930M, 15214908M, 15214902M, 15208638M, 15208634M, 15208631M, 15208628M, 15208626M, 15208619M, 15208612M, 15208607M, 15208593M, 15205050M, 15205047M, 15205031M, 15205018M, 15204883M, 15199820M, 15199819M, 15199811M, 15199801M, 15199794M, 15199792M, 14069263A, 15171668, 15171665, 15171663, 15171652, 15169965, 15169957, 15169946, 15164293, 15164271, 15159938, 15159935, 15159922, 15156563, 15151976, 15148785, 15148772, 15144234, 15144151, 15144134, 15144119, 15136209, 15132418, 15128133, 15128123, 15124171, 15124167, 15123408, 15120034, 15120022, 15116441, 15103256, 15103255, 15098206, 15098200, 15098198, 15098195, 15095224, 15095223, 15095220, 15091259, 15091254, 15083409, 15081335, 15081333, 15076058, 15076049, 15076046, 15071044, 15070717, 15070708, 15067823, 15067817, 15057475, 15040868, 15035767, 15035766, 15032160, 15028721, 15028712, 15028708, 15028701, 15025094, 15021180, 15021179, 15021175, 15021168, 15021164, 15021163, 15021148, 15017983, 15010043, 15010040, 15010033, 15010006, 15009982, 15009980, 15009978, 15009975, 15007267, 15007261, 15007255, 15007254, 14152530, 14149138, 14149136, 14146104, 14146099, 14146095, 14146090, 14146086, 14146084, 14142340, 14142339, 14142335, 14142333, 14142326, 14142325, 14142324, 14142323, 14142322, 14142317, 14142316, 14142314, 14142312, 14142311, 14138878, 14138878, 14138871, 14138866, 14138865, 14138864, 14138860, 14138859, 14120108, 14120105, 14120100, 14120092, 14120078, 14120076, 14120075, 14120067, 14120062, 14120055, 14120015, 14120014, 14120010, 14120006, 14120002, 14120000, 14119986, 14119985, 14119977, 14117438, 14117431, 14117430, 14117429, 14117409, 14117406, 14117404, 14117400, 14117398, 14113274, 14113268, 14113262, 14113257, 14109239, 14109234, 14109231, 14109230, 14109229, 14109228, 14102076, 14099138, 14099135, 14098716, 14098709, 14098706, 14098530, 14098525, 14097835, 14095223, 14090358, 14089643, 14088997, 14088996, 14087736, 14087731, 14085863, 14085143, 14085142, 14085141, 14081912, 14081911, 14081907, 14081809, 14081808, 14081805, 14081804, 14081185, 14080312, 14080310, 14079411, 14078390, 14076755, 14076256, 14076254, 14076253, 14075465, 14075464, 14071644, 14071547, 14068530, 14066590, 14066582, 14065792, 14065065, 14064778, 14064271, 14064266, 14064265, 14063238, 14063236, 14063234, 14062663, 14062660, 14062044, 14061259, 14061256, 14060323, 14060321, 14060320, 14058864, 14058857, 14058125, 14058124, 14058122, 14057221, 14057220, 14053745, 14053740, 14053739, 14053728, 14053724, 14053709, 14053168, 14052551, 14050933, 14049476, 14043896, 14042520, 14039654, 14038050, 14029870, 14029043, 14028071, 14027237, 14025878, 14025127, 14019684, 14016117, and 13435854

Root Cause

Labeling design

Action Taken

Biosense Webster, Inc. sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated Novembe 22, 2010, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were advised to continue use of the affected product and that no further action is required on their part. Consignees were advised that the updated IFU can be found at www.jnjgatewayifu.com. Consignees were instructed to contact their local Biosense Webster representative if they have any questions or require additional information. For questions regarding this recall call 909-839-8604.

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