Biosense Webster, Inc.

Biosense Webster, Inc.: 31 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for Biosense Webster, Inc.. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

31Reports
2Class I
5Ongoing
2025-03-12Most recent
2 Class I on this page

Class I means the FDA judged there was a reasonable probability of serious harm or death. Check the lot numbers against anything you hold.

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II29
Class I2

By year reported

YearReports
20121
20132
20143
20155
20163
20178
20181
20213
20221
20232
20241
20251
Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

Class I

VARIPULSE Bi-Directional Ablation Catheter REF D141201. The Field Catheter is indicated for use in cathe

Z-1205-2025  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2025-03-12  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to an observed trend of neurovascular events
Product
VARIPULSE Bi-Directional Ablation Catheter REF D141201. The Field Catheter is indicated for use in catheter based cardiac electrophysiological mapping (stimulating and recording) and, when used for TRUPULSE Generator, for the treatment of drug refractory recurrent symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The catheter provides location information when used with the CARTO 3 System.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution; US states of AR, CA, CO, KS, LA, MA, MO, NY, OH and TX. EMEA, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Ecuador, Panama, South Africa, China Austria Belgium Czech Republic France Germany Hungary Ireland Israel Italy UK Sweden Norway Denmark Finland Luxembourg Netherlands Poland Portugal Slovenia Spain Switzerland Serbia United Arab Emirates Croatia Canada South Korea Japan
How much
497 total catheter - 378 US and 119 OUS

CARTO VIZIGO Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, REF D128502 The CARTO VIZIGOTM Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath i

Z-1290-2024  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2024-03-20  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to a manufacturing issue, device under process validation phase were inadvertently mixed into the main manufacturing process.
Product
CARTO VIZIGO Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, REF D128502 The CARTO VIZIGOTM Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath is designed to provide accessibility and maneuverability in the cardiac anatomy. The steerable sheath is fitted with a hemostasis valve to minimize blood loss during catheter introduction and/or exchange. A side port with a three-way stopcock is provided for air or blood aspiration, and fluid infusion. The handle is equipped with a rotating collar to deflect the tip clockwise = 180¿ and counterclockwise = 180¿. The steerable sheath features distal vent holes to facilitate aspiration and minimize cavitation, and a radiopaque tip marker to allow fluoroscopic visualization. The sheath has electrodes on the outer surface to allow the sheath to interface with compatible CARTO" 3 Systems.
Where it went
U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, IL, AL, NY, PA, SC, AZ, MI KY, NJ, WI, IN, LA, TX, MA, OH, AR, MT, MO, VA, NC, TN, CA, MN, WV, CT, CO, IA, MD, ID, NM, NH, UT, GA, WA, NV, OK, KS, AK, NE, HI.
How much
853 units

Biosense Webster Carto Vizigo Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F(Small), REF D-1385-01-S, RX CE 2797, Sterile

Z-1319-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-04-12  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Incorrect labeling; specifically, the product name, lot number and product code on the carton label for Bi-Directional Guiding Sheaths does not match the inner label pouch
Product
Biosense Webster Carto Vizigo Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F(Small), REF D-1385-01-S, RX CE 2797, Sterile
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI. The country of Japan.
How much
277

Biosense Webster Carto Vizigo Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F(Medium), REF D-1385-02-S, RX CE 2797, Steril

Z-1320-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-04-12  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Incorrect labeling; specifically, the product name, lot number and product code on the carton label for Bi-Directional Guiding Sheaths does not match the inner label pouch
Product
Biosense Webster Carto Vizigo Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F(Medium), REF D-1385-02-S, RX CE 2797, Sterile
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI. The country of Japan.
How much
316 units

CARTO VIZIGO 8.5F Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, REF: D138501. Used to introduce various cardiovascular cathe

Z-1677-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-09-14  ·  Ongoing

Why it was 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.
Product
CARTO VIZIGO 8.5F Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, REF: D138501. Used to introduce various cardiovascular catheters into the heart.
Where it went
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.
How much
98

Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (Large) C3, REF: D138503, Rx Only, CE 2797

Z-1286-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-03-31  ·  Completed

Why it was recalled
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
Product
Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (Large) C3, REF: D138503, Rx Only, CE 2797, STERILE EO, udi: (01)10846835016260 - Product Usage: provide accessibility and maneuverability in the cardiac anatomy during cardiac electrophysiological mapping and ablation procedures.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
N/A

Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (SMALL) C3, REF: D138501, Rx Only, CE 2797

Z-1285-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-03-31  ·  Completed

Why it was recalled
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
Product
Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (SMALL) C3, REF: D138501, Rx Only, CE 2797, STERILE EO, udi: (01)10846835016253 - Product Usage: provide accessibility and maneuverability in the cardiac anatomy during cardiac electrophysiological mapping and ablation procedures.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
71,473 units

Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (medium) C3, REF: D138502, Rx Only, CE 279

Z-1287-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-03-31  ·  Completed

Why it was recalled
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
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.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
N/A
Class I

WaveCrest Left Atrial Appendage (LAA), Occlusion System (32 mm), Catalog Numbers WCR1523 and WCR2523.

Z-2878-2018  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2018-09-05  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
When attempting to recapture the 32-mm device, the tip of the delivery sheath may fold or buckle, resulting in increased retraction force and difficulty or failure to recapture the device.
Product
WaveCrest Left Atrial Appendage (LAA), Occlusion System (32 mm), Catalog Numbers WCR1523 and WCR2523.
Where it went
No U.S. Distribution. International Distribution only.
How much
25 units

SMARTABLATE RF System Generator

Z-0210-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-12-13  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Generator may inadvertently deliver RF energy if the foot pedal is placed in close proximity and oriented toward the Stereotaxis magnets.
Product
SMARTABLATE RF System Generator
Where it went
Distributed to the following states: CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, MI, NM, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI. Product was also distributed to the following countries: Germany, France, Austria, Sweden Italy, Belgium, Denmark, and Singapore.
How much
185 units total

PENTARAY NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter.

Z-0211-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-12-13  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Contraindication language updated in the Instructions For Use (IFU) to indicate that Pentaray Catheters should not be used in patients with prosthetic valves.
Product
PENTARAY NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter.
Where it went
Nationwide Distributed internationally to Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, People's Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
How much
73,796 units total

PENTARAY NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter.

Z-0212-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-12-13  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Contraindication language updated in the Instructions For Use (IFU) to indicate that Pentaray Catheters should not be used in patients with prosthetic valves.
Product
PENTARAY NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter.
Where it went
Nationwide Distributed internationally to Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, People's Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
How much
73,796 units total

THERMOCOOL SF NAV Catheters Model Numbers - BNI35FJCT, BNI35DFCT, D-131503-S, D-131504-S

Z-0058-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-11-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster, Inc. has recently received an increased number of complaints related to the display of Alert 402 on the CARTO 3 System for certain lots of THERMOCOOL brand catheters. Alert 402 implies a "Map: magnetic distortion" when connected to CARTO 3 System. This issue may subsequently lead the physician to ablate in an unintended area when delivering RF energy.
Product
THERMOCOOL SF NAV Catheters Model Numbers - BNI35FJCT, BNI35DFCT, D-131503-S, D-131504-S
Where it went
US, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Croatia, Korea, Austria, Colombia, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, South Africa, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Great Britain, Hungary, Czech Republic, China
How much
329 units

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Uni-Directional Product Codes D-1347-01-S, D-1347-02-S, D-1347-03-S

Z-0054-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-11-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster, Inc. has recently received an increased number of complaints related to the display of Alert 402 on the CARTO 3 System for certain lots of THERMOCOOL brand catheters. Alert 402 implies a "Map: magnetic distortion" when connected to CARTO 3 System. This issue may subsequently lead the physician to ablate in an unintended area when delivering RF energy.
Product
THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Uni-Directional Product Codes D-1347-01-S, D-1347-02-S, D-1347-03-S
Where it went
US, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Croatia, Korea, Austria, Colombia, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, South Africa, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Great Britain, Hungary, Czech Republic, China
How much
357 units

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH Uni-Directional Navigation Catheter (D133602S)

Z-0057-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-11-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster, Inc. has recently received an increased number of complaints related to the display of Alert 402 on the CARTO 3 System for certain lots of THERMOCOOL brand catheters. Alert 402 implies a "Map: magnetic distortion" when connected to CARTO 3 System. This issue may subsequently lead the physician to ablate in an unintended area when delivering RF energy.
Product
THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH Uni-Directional Navigation Catheter (D133602S)
Where it went
US, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Croatia, Korea, Austria, Colombia, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, South Africa, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Great Britain, Hungary, Czech Republic, China
How much
19 units

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Bi-Directional Product Codes D-1348-01-S, D-1348-04-S, D-1348-05-S

Z-0055-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-11-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster, Inc. has recently received an increased number of complaints related to the display of Alert 402 on the CARTO 3 System for certain lots of THERMOCOOL brand catheters. Alert 402 implies a "Map: magnetic distortion" when connected to CARTO 3 System. This issue may subsequently lead the physician to ablate in an unintended area when delivering RF energy.
Product
THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Bi-Directional Product Codes D-1348-01-S, D-1348-04-S, D-1348-05-S
Where it went
US, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Croatia, Korea, Austria, Colombia, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, South Africa, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Great Britain, Hungary, Czech Republic, China
How much
1962 units

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH Bi-Directional Navigation Catheter (D-132704-S, D-132705-S)

Z-0056-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-11-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster, Inc. has recently received an increased number of complaints related to the display of Alert 402 on the CARTO 3 System for certain lots of THERMOCOOL brand catheters. Alert 402 implies a "Map: magnetic distortion" when connected to CARTO 3 System. This issue may subsequently lead the physician to ablate in an unintended area when delivering RF energy.
Product
THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH Bi-Directional Navigation Catheter (D-132704-S, D-132705-S)
Where it went
US, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Croatia, Korea, Austria, Colombia, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, South Africa, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Great Britain, Hungary, Czech Republic, China
How much
64 units

CARTO 3 EP Navigation System and Accessories, Product Codes: FG540000 and FG540000C, Software Versions: v 3.2

Z-2776-2016  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-09-21  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster, Inc. is initiating a voluntary correction to re-install identified CARTO 3 Systems that were moved and installed in China without testing and approval by Biosense Webster Technical Services, as described in the Instructions for Use (IFU).
Product
CARTO 3 EP Navigation System and Accessories, Product Codes: FG540000 and FG540000C, Software Versions: v 3.2 , v 4.3 and v 2.3. The CARTO 3 EP Navigation System is intended to be used in catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological (EP) procedures. The CARTO 3 System provides information about the electrical activity of the heart and catheter location during the procedure.
Where it went
International Distribution to China, Hong Kong and Brazil.
How much
338 units

Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter, Catalog No. D128201, D128202, D128203, D128204, D128205, D128206

Z-1590-2016  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-05-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster is recalling the Pentaray Catheters to clarify the contraindication language in the Instructions For Use (IFU) and product labeling for this catheter relative to patients with prosthetic valves.
Product
Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter, Catalog No. D128201, D128202, D128203, D128204, D128205, D128206 The Biosense Webster Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter is intended for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of cardiac structures in the heart, ie., recording or stimulation only. This catheter is intended to obtain electrograms in the atrial and ventricular regions of the heart. The Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter provides location information when used with compatible CARTO 3 EP Navigation Systems.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iraq, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Turkey, South Africa.
How much
13,912 units

Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping ECO Catheter, Catalog No. D128207, D128208, D128209, D128210, D128211, D1282

Z-1591-2016  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-05-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster is recalling the Pentaray Catheters to clarify the contraindication language in the Instructions For Use (IFU) and product labeling for this catheter relative to patients with prosthetic valves.
Product
Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping ECO Catheter, Catalog No. D128207, D128208, D128209, D128210, D128211, D128212 The Biosense Webster Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter is intended for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of cardiac structures in the heart, ie., recording or stimulation only. This catheter is intended to obtain electrograms in the atrial and ventricular regions of the heart. The Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter provides location information when used with compatible CARTO 3 EP Navigation Systems.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iraq, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Turkey, South Africa.
How much
59,672 units

SOUNDSTAR eco 8F and 10F Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters. For intra-cardiac and intra-luminal visualization o

Z-0003-2016  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2015-10-07  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Image disappeared from the cardiac ultrasound system when the CARTO 3 EP Navigation System needed restarting while the patient was experiencing pericardial effusion. Affects the CARTOSOUND Module of the CARTO 3 EP Navigation System when used with the SOUNDSTAR eco 8F and 10F Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters. New precautions added.
Product
SOUNDSTAR eco 8F and 10F Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters. For intra-cardiac and intra-luminal visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other devices in the heart.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide, Italy, Canada, Japan, China, Singapore, Colombia, England, Russia, Spain, France, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Australia, Sweden, Hungary, India, Brazil, Slovenia, Netherlands, Mexico, and South Africa.
How much
1035 (U.S.)

Carto 3 EP Navigation System. Electro physiology system which views of the electrical activity of the heart th

Z-0002-2016  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2015-10-07  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Image disappeared from the cardiac ultrasound system when the CARTO 3 EP Navigation System needed restarting while the patient was experiencing pericardial effusion. Affects the CARTOSOUND Module of the CARTO 3 EP Navigation System when used with the SOUNDSTAR eco 8F and 10F Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters. New precautions added.
Product
Carto 3 EP Navigation System. Electro physiology system which views of the electrical activity of the heart through real-time data on 3-D, color-coded cardiac maps.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide, Italy, Canada, Japan, China, Singapore, Colombia, England, Russia, Spain, France, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Australia, Sweden, Hungary, India, Brazil, Slovenia, Netherlands, Mexico, and South Africa.
How much
1035 (U.S.)

SMARTABLATE RF Generator System, Catalog No. M490006, M490007, M4900106, and M4900107. Product Usage: The

Z-1691-2015  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2015-06-03  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster is recalling the SMARTABLATE Generator System because Biosense Webster has received two complaints reporting that during an RMT procedure the SMARTABLATE RF Generator inadvertently delivered RF energy.
Product
SMARTABLATE RF Generator System, Catalog No. M490006, M490007, M4900106, and M4900107. Product Usage: The use of the SMART ABLATE Generator and all accessories is indicated in combination with compatible therapeutic catheters for use in conventional intracardiac RF ablation procedures. The SMARTABLATE Foot Pedal is designed to initiate or discontinue operation of the SMARTABLATE System. The Foot Pedal can be connected to the SMARTABLATE RF Generator, SMARTABLATE Irrigation Pump; or SMARTABLATE Remote Control.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of: CA, IL, KY, NJ, PA and the countries of: Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, and Sweden.
How much
115 units

WEBSTER HIS Catheter, 4 Pole Fixed Curve with Auto ID Technology, for mapping of cardiac structure; i.e., stim

Z-1525-2015  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2015-05-06  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The Webster HIS catheter, 4Pole Fixed Curve with Auto ID, is not being recognized by the CARTO 3 navigation System.
Product
WEBSTER HIS Catheter, 4 Pole Fixed Curve with Auto ID Technology, for mapping of cardiac structure; i.e., stimulation and recording only. Catalog No: 01085413
Where it went
US nationwide distribution.
How much
503 units

LASSO NAV Duo Loop eco Catheters, Catalog No. D-1354-01, D-1354-02, D-1354-03, D-1354-04, D-1354-05, D-1354-06

Z-1242-2015  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2015-03-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster is recalling the LASSO NAV Duo Loop eco Catheters because of reports of difficulty retracting and damage to the spine cover.
Product
LASSO NAV Duo Loop eco Catheters, Catalog No. D-1354-01, D-1354-02, D-1354-03, D-1354-04, D-1354-05, D-1354-06. LASSO NAV DUO LOOP eco Catheter is indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of the cardiac structures of the heart, i.e. recording or stimulation only. The catheter is designed to obtain electrograms in the atrial regions of the heart. LASSO NAV DUO LOOP eco Catheter provides location information when used with compatible CARTO 3 EP Navigation Systems.
Where it went
Nationwide Distribution
How much
464 units

ThermoCool SmartTouch Navigation Catheters, Catalog No. D132701, D132702, D132703, D132704, D132705, D133601,

Z-0139-2015  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-11-05  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The recall was initiated because Biosense Webster is providing additional labeling for the safe and effective use of the ThermoCool SmartTouch Catheter.
Product
ThermoCool SmartTouch Navigation Catheters, Catalog No. D132701, D132702, D132703, D132704, D132705, D133601, D133602, D133603.
Where it went
Nationwide Distribution
How much
173,329 units total (21,812 units in US)

PENTARAY NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter and PENTARAY NAV ECO Catheter, Catalog No. D128201, D128202, D12820

Z-1176-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-03-19  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster is recalling the PentaRay Nav Catheter because it has the potential to have partial tip separation from the catheter shaft. Biosense Webster is expanding the recall on 5/1/14 to include all lots of the PentaRay Nav Catheter and the PentaRay Nav ECO Catheter because they can lead to an insufficient bond of the distal tip to the catheter shaft.
Product
PENTARAY NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter and PENTARAY NAV ECO Catheter, Catalog No. D128201, D128202, D128204, D128205, D128207, D128208, D128210, D128211. The Biosense Webster PENTARAY NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter is indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of cardiac structures in the heart, i.e., recording or stimulation only. This catheter is intended to obtain electrograms in the atrial and ventricular regions of the heart.
Where it went
US Nationwide Distribution.
How much
15,672 units total (12,804 units in US)

CartoUnivu Module, Model: Carto 3 Software versions 3.2.2 and 3.2.3; Catalog No. KT-5400-124 WITH THE CARTO

Z-1045-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-02-26  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster has initiated a recall of the CartoUnivu Module within the Carto 3 System (V3.2.2 and V3.2.3) when used with Siemens Axiom Artis VB Fluoroscopy systems in particular procedural configurations only. If the table rotation is not returned to zero point, there is a misalignment between the Carto 3 System map display and the fluoroscopic capture.
Product
CartoUnivu Module, Model: Carto 3 Software versions 3.2.2 and 3.2.3; Catalog No. KT-5400-124 WITH THE CARTOUNIVU MODULE, FLUOROSCOPIC CAPTURES (IMAGES AND CINE CLIPS) CAN BE IMPORTED TO AND DISPLAYED IN THE CART0 3 SYSTEM. THESE IMAGES ARE NOT FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES. WHEN FLUOROSCOPIC CAPTURES ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE CART0 3 SYSTEM MAP VIEWERS (MAP VIEWER AND ADDITIONAL VIEW), CART0 3 MAPS, MRl OR CT IMAGES, AND CATHETER VISUALIZATION ARE SUPERIMPOSED ON THE FLUOROSCOPIC CAPTURE.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, KY, NJ, MA, and UT and Internationally to Belgium, Austria, and Germany.
How much
8 units total (5 units in US)

20-Pole LASSO Nav Catheter Eco, Catalog # D-1349-02S. Designed to facilitate electrophysiological mapping o

Z-1617-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-07-10  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense Webster is recalling the 20-Pole LASSO NAV Catheter Eco because it has been incorrectly calibrated causing them to be recognized and displayed as a 10-Pole LASSO NAV Catheter Eco by the CARTO 3 System.
Product
20-Pole LASSO Nav Catheter Eco, Catalog # D-1349-02S. Designed to facilitate electrophysiological mapping of the atria of the heart.
Where it went
Distributed in the states of MN, FL, and UT.
How much
10 units

20-Pole Eco Cable, Catalog #EM-5050-060 Product Usage: The 20-Pole Eco Cable is intended to be used as an

Z-1023-2013  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2013-04-03  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Biosense is recalling the 20-Pole Eco Cable because it was incorrectly calibrated. When a catheter is connected to an affected to an affected 20-Pole Eco Cable, the catheter will not be recognized by the impacted 54 cable serial numbers within the field.
Product
20-Pole Eco Cable, Catalog #EM-5050-060 Product Usage: The 20-Pole Eco Cable is intended to be used as an interface cable between the LASSO NAV Eco Catheter and CARTO 3 System.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) including the states of: DE, NL, CH, FR, GB, DK.
How much
54 units

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