EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Bidrectional Small Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector...
EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC began a recall of EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Bidrectional Small Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:CEDTB300S, SterileEO, UDI... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "It has been identified that the catheter size on the packaging labeling does not correspond to the widest part of the catheter. In addition the IFU contains the incorrect diameter of the catheter. This could result in...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1319-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Epix Therapeutics, Inc
- Product
- EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Bidrectional Small Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:CEDTB300S, SterileEO, UDI: 00812499030358
- Product code
- OAE Catheter, Percutaneous, Cardiac Ablation, For Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation
- Reason for recall
- It has been identified that the catheter size on the packaging labeling does not correspond to the widest part of the catheter. In addition the IFU contains the incorrect diameter of the catheter. This could result in blood stagnation, clots or air emboli.
- Root cause tag
- labeling and UDI
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- On February 22, 2021, Medtronic issued a "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notification via regionally approved methods to consignees who have received affected product. In addition to informing consignees about the recall the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Review the corrected language applicable to IFU and label as provided in the Appendix below. Until the IFU is updated with the corrected information, the information provided in the Appendix should be used in combination with the existing labeling provided with the DiamondTemp" Catheters. 2. Please share this information with healthcare professionals in your facility that use DiamondTemp" Catheters. Also share this information with any other organization where these devices may have been transferred. 3. Please maintain a copy of this notice in your records. We are committed to patient safety and welcome any questions you may have regarding this communication. Please contact your Medtronic representative with questions.
- Quantity in commerce
- 15 units
- Distribution
- Product was not distributed in the US. OUS: Germany, Spain, France, Belgium, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Italy, Canada
- Product codes and lots
- All Lots
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1317-2021 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1318-2021 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1319-2021 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1320-2021 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1321-2021 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1322-2021 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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