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Z-1322-2021Class II

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Ablation Catheter, Large Curve, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm)...

Epix Therapeutics, Inc / initiated 2021-02-22 / Open, Classified / root cause: labeling and UDI

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC began a recall of EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Ablation Catheter, Large Curve, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:DT200L, SterileEO, Rx... 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-1322-2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Epix Therapeutics, Inc
Product
EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Ablation Catheter, Large Curve, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:DT200L, SterileEO, Rx Only, UDI: 00812499030013
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
13 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
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1322-2021
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1317-2021Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1318-2021Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1319-2021Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1320-2021Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1321-2021Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1322-2021Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated