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Artisan brand Extend Control Catheter; An Steerable Guide Catheter; Component of Sensei X Robotic Catheter System; Model

FDA device recall Z-1251-2010 · posted 2010-04-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Hansen Medical Inc
Reason for recall
Certain Artisan Extend Catheters may develop a leak in the flush assembly of the catheter which has the potential to cause flush fluid leakage and subsequent decrease in distal flush; inability to aspirate air from flush lines, and/or introduction of air into the catheter.
Action taken
Recall Initiation Date: October 19,2009 (FedEx shipments on October 19, for October 20 delivery) via letters explaining the reason for the recall and requesting the product be returned. Customers with questions are instructed to call the company at 650-404-5940.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DXX
Distribution
Nationwide to 12 states.
Date initiated
2009-10-19
Date posted
2010-04-06
Date terminated
2011-02-09
Location
Mountain View, CA

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RecordFirmDate
HANSEN MEDICAL ARTISAN S CONTROL CATHETER (K090365)Hansen Medical, Inc.2009-05-07