Z-0611-2013Class II

Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath. Small Curve catalog no. D140010, Large Curve catalog...

Name: Z-0611-2013 Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath. Small Curve catalog no. D140010, Large Curve catalog...
Creator: Greatbatch Medical
Published: 2012-11-12
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Greatbatch Medical / initiated 2012-11-12 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Greatbatch Medical began a recall of Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath. Small Curve catalog no. D140010, Large Curve catalog no. D140011. The MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding... on 2012-11-12. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Greatbatch Medical observed some anomalies of the inner lumen of the MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheaths upon implementation of a new visual inspection tool. The anomalies may include loose, string-like liner...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0611-2013
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2012-11-12
Posted: 2012-12-22
Terminated: 2014-05-15
Recalling firm: Greatbatch Medical
Product: Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath. Small Curve catalog no. D140010, Large Curve catalog no. D140011. The MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath is a flexible tipped percutaneous catheter introducer (or guiding sheath) designed for gaining access to the coronary systems. The device features adjustable tip geometry through use of a rotating handle to deflect the catheter. This catheter is assembled with a hemostasis valve and a sideport infusion line. The MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath is intended for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
Product code: DYB Introducer, Catheter
Reason for recall: Greatbatch Medical observed some anomalies of the inner lumen of the MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheaths upon implementation of a new visual inspection tool. The anomalies may include loose, string-like liner material, liner abrasion (fraying), and/or attached string-like liner material (from scratches or damage on the inner wall of sheath lumen).
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action: Biosense Webster sent an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" dated November 12, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Voluntary Field Removal Certification Form was attached for customers to complete and return. Contact the firm at 800-729-9010 for questions related to this issue.
Quantity in commerce: 10,201 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution-USA including the states of AL, AK, AZ, ALR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL IN, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV,NM, NJ, NH, NY, NC, OH, OK OR, PA, RI,SC,SD, TN, TX, UT,VT, VA, WA, and WI, and the countries of AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, DENMARK, SPAIN, FINLAND, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, THE NETHERLAND, NORWAY, SWEDEN, AUSTRALIA, and CANADA
Product codes and lots: LOT: R1701247 , R1713591 , W2046680 , W2046681 , W2072907 , W2078460 , W2084872 , W2098771 , W2102124 , W2102133 , W2102134 , W2108295 , W2108296 , W2108298 , W2108299 , W2125688 , W2125690 , W2132584 , W2132588 , W2132590 , W2138965 , W2143147 , W2143149 , W2143152 , W2145645 , W2145677 , W2145680 , W2145681 , W2151287 , W2151305 , W2151308 , W2156746 , W2156748 , W2156750 , W2156751 , W2162496 , W2162497 , W2162498 , W2162499 , W2167986 , W2167987 , W2167988 , W2167990 , W2172705 , W2172706 , W2172707 , W2172708 , W2172710 , W2172712 , W2177727 , W2177728 , W2177733 , W2177734 , W2184476 , W2184483 , W2184484 , W2184487 , W2190457 , W2190461 , W2190464 , W2190470 , W2196349 , W2196351 , W2196352 , W2196355 , W2196359 , W2196361 , W2196363 , W2211842 , W2211844 , W2211846 , W2211849 , W2211852 , W2211853 , W2213887 , W2229974 , W2236588.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0611-2013
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0611-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-01-02	2012-12-22

Product code DYB

K101784Class IIMobicath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath Model 1000182-XxxGreat Batch Medical / cleared 2010-11-26

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