Severity
Moderate
The recall
Hansen Medical Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — The Set Up Joint subassembly of the Sensei X Robotic Catheter System may become loose relative to the operati….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0896-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0896-2015) was formally reported on January 7, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 4, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Hansen Medical Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mountain View, CA. Federal records indicate 59 USA, 40 OUS units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: The Set Up Joint subassembly of the Sensei X Robotic Catheter System may become loose relative to the operating table with the potential for the device to fall causing, uncontrolled catheter movement. cardiac tampenade,… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Italy, Czech Republic, Russia, Spain, Singapore, France, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands and Australia.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Severity
Moderate
Units Affected
59 USA, 40 OUS
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Sensei X Robotic Catheter System, model numbers 02057 and 08257. - Set up joint (SUJ)mechanical clamp that secures the SUJ to the catheter laboratory table. Product Usage: The Sensei X Robotic Catheter System is an electromechanical software controlled system designed to facilitate navigation and control of Hansen Medicals robotically steerable catheters for collecting electrophysiological data within the heart atria with electro-anatomic mapping and recording systems.
The Set Up Joint subassembly of the Sensei X Robotic Catheter System may become loose relative to the operating table with the potential for the device to fall causing, uncontrolled catheter movement. cardiac tampenade, delayed procedure, or crush injury to the patient and/or user.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0896-2015 |
| Date reported | January 7, 2015 |
| Date initiated | December 4, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Hansen Medical Inc |
| Units affected | 59 USA, 40 OUS |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Italy, Czech Republic, Russia, Spain, Singapore, France, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands and Australia. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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