ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported September 19, 2012

CARTO 3 V1.05(FG-5400-00). The CARTO 3 V1.05 System is intended for catheter-based atrial and ventricular mapping. The mapping system allows real-time display of cardiac maps in a number of different formats. Maps may be displayed as cardiac electrical activation maps, cardiac electrical propagation maps, cardiac electrical potential maps, impedance maps and cardiac chamber geometry maps. The acquired patient signals, including body surface ECG and intracardiac electrograms may also be displa

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 19, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2369-2012.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom..

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-2369-2012) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

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The recall was initiated because Biosense Webster has become aware of information regarding a potential hazard that may occur during the operation of a Bloom EP Stimulator device …

Recall #: Z-2369-2012
Affected scope: 71 units total (30 units in US)
Initiated: November 17, 2009

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Biosense Webster, Inc. recalled CARTO 3 V1.05(FG-5400-00). The CARTO 3 V1.05 System is intended for catheter-based atr… - a moderate-severity action.

CARTO 3 V1.05(FG-5400-00). The CARTO 3 V1.05 System is intended for catheter-based atr… was recalled by Biosense Webster, Inc. in September 19, 2012. Reason: The recall was initiated because Biosense Webster has become aware of information regarding a potential hazar…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2369-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.

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The recall

Biosense Webster, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The recall was initiated because Biosense Webster has become aware of information regarding a potential hazar….

Moderate
severity level: 71 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: September 19, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2369-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2369-2012) was formally reported on September 19, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 17, 2009. 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 71 units total (30 units in US).

The documented reason for this recall is: The recall was initiated because Biosense Webster has become aware of information regarding a potential hazard that may occur during the operation of a Bloom EP Stimulator device in conjunction with RF generators and ot… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.. 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 the database

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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

71 units total (30 units in US)

Related Recalls

3 from same agency

Product description

CARTO 3 V1.05(FG-5400-00). The CARTO 3 V1.05 System is intended for catheter-based atrial and ventricular mapping. The mapping system allows real-time display of cardiac maps in a number of different formats. Maps may be displayed as cardiac electrical activation maps, cardiac electrical propagation maps, cardiac electrical potential maps, impedance maps and cardiac chamber geometry maps. The acquired patient signals, including body surface ECG and intracardiac electrograms may also be displayed in real time on the System's display screen. The CARTO 3 V1.05 System is also intended to support EP procedures, maintaining CARTO¿ XP System capabilities, in the presence of a high metallic environment and provide a data communication channel to the Stereotaxis Niobe Catheter Guidance System as well as in a regular EP lab. The CARTO 3 V1.05 System includes the CartoMerge capability to import, register and merge CT or MRI structural images with CARTO Maps physiological information and real time catheter navigation, the Fast Anatomical Mapping (FAM) functionality, enabling creation of cardiac maps using'catheters with magnetic proximal and distal location sensors and the CartoSound image integration functionality, that enables integration of intracardiac echo (ICE) visualization to provide 3D combined maps. In addition to the use of specialized navigation catheters, the system is also intended for use with non-navigational electrophysiology catheters.

Reason for recall

The recall was initiated because Biosense Webster has become aware of information regarding a potential hazard that may occur during the operation of a Bloom EP Stimulator device in conjunction with RF generators and other electrophysiology (EP) equipment, including the CARTO 3 Electropysiology Mapping System.

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-2369-2012
Date reported	September 19, 2012
Date initiated	November 17, 2009
Recalling firm	Biosense Webster, Inc.
Firm location	Irwindale, CA
Affected scope	71 units total (30 units in US)
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

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

Scale of Impact

71 units total (30 units in US) units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 19, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2369-2012.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom..

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-2369-2012) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

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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