Recall Z-1287-2021— Biosense Webster, Inc.

Class II · Completed

Class II FDA medical device recall by Biosense Webster, Inc., initiated 2021-02-26. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K170997. Product: Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (medium) C3, REF: D138502, Rx Only, CE 2797, STERILE EO, UDI: (01)10846835016277 - Product Usage: provide accessibility and maneuverability in the cardiac anatomy during cardiac electrophysiological mapping and ablation procedures.. Reason: There is a potential for the hemostatic valve to dislodge while introducing the dilator or device into the sheath. This could result in minor bleeding and/or embolism.

Recalling firm
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Completed
Initiated
2021-02-26
Firm location
Irwindale, CA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (medium) C3, REF: D138502, Rx Only, CE 2797, STERILE EO, UDI: (01)10846835016277 - Product Usage: provide accessibility and maneuverability in the cardiac anatomy during cardiac electrophysiological mapping and ablation procedures.

Reason for recall

There is a potential for the hemostatic valve to dislodge while introducing the dilator or device into the sheath. This could result in minor bleeding and/or embolism

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