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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Bi-Directional Navigation Catheter, REF: D-1348-05-S. Used for catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological mapping (stimulation and recording) and, in conjunction with an RF generator, for cardiac ablation.

Reported: November 9, 2022 Initiated: September 7, 2022 #Z-0169-2023

Product Description

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Bi-Directional Navigation Catheter, REF: D-1348-05-S. Used for catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological mapping (stimulation and recording) and, in conjunction with an RF generator, for cardiac ablation.

Reason for Recall

Manufacturing error resulted in potential contamination of Bi-Directional navigation catheter irrigation path with cellulose fibers that can cause 1) Failure of initial flushing inspection, 2) Insufficient irrigation causing catheter tip temperature increase, limiting the ability to deliver ablation, or 3) particles flushed through the catheter irrigation may have thrombogenic/toxic effect.

Details

Units Affected
91
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of NC, TN, VA, OH, MO, MI, GA, OR, MO, SD, CO, OH, FL, NJ, TX, IL, WI and the countries of CROATIA, GERMANY, HUNGARY.
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Bi-Directional Navigation Catheter, REF: D-1348-05-S. Used for catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological mapping (stimulation and recording) and, in conjunction with an RF generator, for cardiac ablation.. Recalled by Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.. Units affected: 91.
Why was this product recalled?
Manufacturing error resulted in potential contamination of Bi-Directional navigation catheter irrigation path with cellulose fibers that can cause 1) Failure of initial flushing inspection, 2) Insufficient irrigation causing catheter tip temperature increase, limiting the ability to deliver ablation, or 3) particles flushed through the catheter irrigation may have thrombogenic/toxic effect.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 9, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0169-2023.