PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Electrophysiology catheter cables are designed as electrode cables with a multi-pin connector on the distal end and the appropriate number of tails on the proximal end. The cables serve two different purposes. They either serve as an extension between an EP catheter and equipment out of reach or they interface an EP catheter with the appropriate external stimulation of recording equipment.

Reported: July 12, 2017 Initiated: May 8, 2017 #Z-2669-2017

Product Description

Electrophysiology catheter cables are designed as electrode cables with a multi-pin connector on the distal end and the appropriate number of tails on the proximal end. The cables serve two different purposes. They either serve as an extension between an EP catheter and equipment out of reach or they interface an EP catheter with the appropriate external stimulation of recording equipment.

Reason for Recall

Sterilmed is recalling all lots of specific product codes of unexpired Sterilmed Reprocessed EP Ablation Cables because Sterilmed determined that the cables are Class III devices and thus require, but do not currently have, premarket review and approval.

Details

Recalling Firm
Sterilmed Inc
Units Affected
963 devices
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of : AL, AR, CO, FL, IL, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA WI and WV.
Location
Minneapolis, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Electrophysiology catheter cables are designed as electrode cables with a multi-pin connector on the distal end and the appropriate number of tails on the proximal end. The cables serve two different purposes. They either serve as an extension between an EP catheter and equipment out of reach or they interface an EP catheter with the appropriate external stimulation of recording equipment.. Recalled by Sterilmed Inc. Units affected: 963 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Sterilmed is recalling all lots of specific product codes of unexpired Sterilmed Reprocessed EP Ablation Cables because Sterilmed determined that the cables are Class III devices and thus require, but do not currently have, premarket review and approval.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 12, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2669-2017.