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FDA Devices recall · Reported January 18, 2017

Reprocessed Ablation Catheter Cable Catalog Number: CR3425CT, CR3434CT Ablation catheter cables are designed as electrode cables with a multi-pin connector on the distal end which connects to an ablation catheter and a multi-pin connector on the proximal end which connects to the appropriate equipment. The cables either interface an ablation catheter with the appropriate external radiofrequency generator or, serve as an extension cable between an ablation catheter and equipment out of immedi

A breach in the sterile packaging may have occurred resulting in potentially non-sterile product.

Recall #
Z-0963-2017
Initiated
December 6, 2016
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Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled Reprocessed Ablation Catheter Cable Catalog Number: CR3425CT, CR3434CT Ablation cathe… - a moderate-severity action.

Reprocessed Ablation Catheter Cable Catalog Number: CR3425CT, CR3434CT Ablation cathe… was recalled by Stryker Sustainability Solutions in January 18, 2017. Reason: A breach in the sterile packaging may have occurred resulting in potentially non-sterile product.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0963-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Stryker Sustainability Solutions issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A breach in the sterile packaging may have occurred resulting in potentially non-sterile product..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
January 18, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0963-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Reprocessed Ablation Catheter Cable Catalog Number: CR3425CT, CR3434CT Ablation catheter cables are designed as electrode cables with a multi-pin connector on the distal end which connects to an ablation catheter and a multi-pin connector on the proximal end which connects to the appropriate equipment. The cables either interface an ablation catheter with the appropriate external radiofrequency generator or, serve as an extension cable between an ablation catheter and equipment out of immediate reach.

Reason for recall

A breach in the sterile packaging may have occurred resulting in potentially non-sterile product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0963-2017
Date reported January 18, 2017
Date initiated December 6, 2016
Recalling firm Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Firm location Tempe, AZ
Affected scope Not disclosed
Distribution U.S. distribution to the following: MI, TX, TN, IN, AL, FL, PA, AK, WI, MT, SC, CO, CA, NH, NC, NJ, DE, AZ, MN, MS, GA, DC, IA, NY, NM, KS, OH, OK, SD, OR, NV, VA, MD, WA, CT Foreign distribution to the following: CA.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Reprocessed Ablation Catheter Cable Catalog Number: CR3425CT, CR3434CT Ablation catheter cables are designed as electrode cables with a multi-pin connector on the distal end which connects to an ablation catheter and a multi-pin connector on the proximal end which connects to the appropriate equipment. The cables either interface an ablation catheter with the appropriate external radiofrequency generator or, serve as an extension cable between an ablation catheter and equipment out of immediate reach.. Recalled by Stryker Sustainability Solutions.
Why was this product recalled?
A breach in the sterile packaging may have occurred resulting in potentially non-sterile product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 18, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0963-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: U.S. distribution to the following: MI, TX, TN, IN, AL, FL, PA, AK, WI, MT, SC, CO, CA, NH, NC, NJ, DE, AZ, MN, MS, GA, DC, IA, NY, NM, KS, OH, OK, SD, OR, NV, VA, MD, WA, CT Foreign distribution to the following: CA..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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