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Safire Duo Ablation Catheter MediGuide Enabled, REF A700240 and A700238, Rx only, Sterile EO. Intended for creating endo

FDA device recall Z-0187-2014 · posted 2013-11-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
St. Jude Medical
Reason for recall
St. Jude Medical Cardiovascular and Ablation Technologies Division is performing a voluntary notification regarding selected batched of Safire Duo Ablation Catheter MediGuide Enabled. These units have a cable connector configuration that is different than intended.
Action taken
Consignees were sent a St. Jude Medical "Urgent Medical Device Notice" dated 11 October 2013. The letter was addressed to Cath lab manger / Risk Manger. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. The letter stated that it is acceptable to continue using these devices as long as the product is used in accordance with the IFU.
Root cause
Process change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
OAD
Quantity affected
46
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including the states of KY, OH, TX, MA, and NC.
Date initiated
2013-10-11
Date posted
2013-11-08
Date terminated
2014-06-09
Location
Plymouth, MN

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