Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 3, 2015
Biosense Webster is recalling the SMARTABLATE Generator System because Biosense Webster has received two complaints reporting that during an RMT procedure the SMARTABLATE RF Gener…
Biosense Webster, Inc. recalled SMARTABLATE RF Generator System, Catalog No. M490006, M490007, M4900106, and M4900107. … - a moderate-severity action.
SMARTABLATE RF Generator System, Catalog No. M490006, M490007, M4900106, and M4900107. … was recalled by Biosense Webster, Inc. in June 3, 2015. Reason: Biosense Webster is recalling the SMARTABLATE Generator System because Biosense Webster has received two comp…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1691-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Biosense Webster, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Biosense Webster is recalling the SMARTABLATE Generator System because Biosense Webster has received two comp….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1691-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1691-2015) was formally reported on June 3, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 19, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Biosense Webster, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Irwindale, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 115 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Biosense Webster is recalling the SMARTABLATE Generator System because Biosense Webster has received two complaints reporting that during an RMT procedure the SMARTABLATE RF Generator inadvertently delivered RF energy. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of: CA, IL, KY, NJ, PA and the countries of: Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, and Sweden.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
115 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
SMARTABLATE RF Generator System, Catalog No. M490006, M490007, M4900106, and M4900107. Product Usage: The use of the SMART ABLATE Generator and all accessories is indicated in combination with compatible therapeutic catheters for use in conventional intracardiac RF ablation procedures. The SMARTABLATE Foot Pedal is designed to initiate or discontinue operation of the SMARTABLATE System. The Foot Pedal can be connected to the SMARTABLATE RF Generator, SMARTABLATE Irrigation Pump; or SMARTABLATE Remote Control.
Biosense Webster is recalling the SMARTABLATE Generator System because Biosense Webster has received two complaints reporting that during an RMT procedure the SMARTABLATE RF Generator inadvertently delivered RF energy.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1691-2015 |
| Date reported | June 3, 2015 |
| Date initiated | March 19, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Biosense Webster, Inc. |
| Firm location | Irwindale, CA |
| Affected scope | 115 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of: CA, IL, KY, NJ, PA and the countries of: Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, and Sweden. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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