Habib EndoHPB Bipolar Radiofrequency (RF) Catheter 8F (2.7mm). A radiofrequency (RF) catheter which provides bipolar energy to perform partial or complete ablation of tissue in the pancreatic and biliary tracts. UPN: M00500070
Reported: April 26, 2023 Initiated: February 2, 2023 #Z-1397-2023
Product Description
Habib EndoHPB Bipolar Radiofrequency (RF) Catheter 8F (2.7mm). A radiofrequency (RF) catheter which provides bipolar energy to perform partial or complete ablation of tissue in the pancreatic and biliary tracts. UPN: M00500070
Reason for Recall
Cease use of the Habib EndoHPB Bipolar RF Catheter with the ERBE VIO3 Generator immediately due to the potential for delivery of excessive energy leading to thermal injury or tissue damage. An inaccurate setting is currently provided in the HABIB EndoHPB Catheter's Instructions for Use ("IFU").
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Units Affected
- 6635 units US: 1815 US units; 4820 OUS units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Unit. Arab Emir.
- Location
- Marlborough, MA
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Habib EndoHPB Bipolar Radiofrequency (RF) Catheter 8F (2.7mm). A radiofrequency (RF) catheter which provides bipolar energy to perform partial or complete ablation of tissue in the pancreatic and biliary tracts. UPN: M00500070. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 6635 units US: 1815 US units; 4820 OUS units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Cease use of the Habib EndoHPB Bipolar RF Catheter with the ERBE VIO3 Generator immediately due to the potential for delivery of excessive energy leading to thermal injury or tissue damage. An inaccurate setting is currently provided in the HABIB EndoHPB Catheter's Instructions for Use ("IFU").
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 26, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1397-2023.
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