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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

COBRA Fusion 50 Ablation System, COBRA Fusion 150 Ablation System, and COBRA Fusion Magnetic Retriever System. Model Numbers: 700-001, 700-001S, 700-001MI, 700-002, and 700-003. Intended to ablate cardiac tissue during cardiac surgery using radiofrequency (RF) energy when connected directly to the Estech Electrosurgical unit (ESU).

Reported: November 30, 2016 Initiated: September 22, 2016 #Z-0653-2017

Product Description

COBRA Fusion 50 Ablation System, COBRA Fusion 150 Ablation System, and COBRA Fusion Magnetic Retriever System. Model Numbers: 700-001, 700-001S, 700-001MI, 700-002, and 700-003. Intended to ablate cardiac tissue during cardiac surgery using radiofrequency (RF) energy when connected directly to the Estech Electrosurgical unit (ESU).

Reason for Recall

Due to product design and process control, part of the device can separate and remain behind when the device is removed that can potentially cause permanent impairment or damage to body function or structure.

Details

Recalling Firm
AtriCure, Inc.
Units Affected
5,263
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, in the following states AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, & VA; and, to the countries of Albania, Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, & United Kingdom.
Location
Mason, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
COBRA Fusion 50 Ablation System, COBRA Fusion 150 Ablation System, and COBRA Fusion Magnetic Retriever System. Model Numbers: 700-001, 700-001S, 700-001MI, 700-002, and 700-003. Intended to ablate cardiac tissue during cardiac surgery using radiofrequency (RF) energy when connected directly to the Estech Electrosurgical unit (ESU).. Recalled by AtriCure, Inc.. Units affected: 5,263.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to product design and process control, part of the device can separate and remain behind when the device is removed that can potentially cause permanent impairment or damage to body function or structure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 30, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0653-2017.