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FDA Devices recall · Reported June 24, 2020

PENTARAY NAV HIGH-DENSITY MAPPING CATHETER ELECTRODE EA 22 Rx only STERILE EO - Product Usage: The Biosense Webster PENTARAY NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter is indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of cardiac structures in the heart, i.e., recording or stimulation only. This catheter is intended to obtain electrograms in the atrial and ventricular regions of the heart.

Mapping Catheter can become entrapped in the cardiac valvular apparatus while the user is attempting to create an electroanatomic map.

Recall #
Z-2371-2020
Affected scope
0 units (Products were not manufactured from 2016 and later)
Initiated
April 22, 2020
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Biosense Webster recalled PENTARAY NAV HIGH-DENSITY MAPPING CATHETER ELECTRODE EA 22 Rx only STERILE EO - Prod… - a moderate-severity action.

PENTARAY NAV HIGH-DENSITY MAPPING CATHETER ELECTRODE EA 22 Rx only STERILE EO - Prod… was recalled by Biosense Webster in June 24, 2020. Reason: Mapping Catheter can become entrapped in the cardiac valvular apparatus while the user is attempting to creat…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2371-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Biosense Webster issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Mapping Catheter can become entrapped in the cardiac valvular apparatus while the user is attempting to creat….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
June 24, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2371-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2371-2020) was formally reported on June 24, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 22, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Biosense Webster is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of IRVINE, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 0 units (Products were not manufactured from 2016 and later).

The documented reason for this recall is: Mapping Catheter can become entrapped in the cardiac valvular apparatus while the user is attempting to create an electroanatomic map. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, …. 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.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

0 units (Products were not manufactured from 2016 and later)

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

PENTARAY NAV HIGH-DENSITY MAPPING CATHETER ELECTRODE EA 22 Rx only STERILE EO - Product Usage: The Biosense Webster PENTARAY NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter is indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of cardiac structures in the heart, i.e., recording or stimulation only. This catheter is intended to obtain electrograms in the atrial and ventricular regions of the heart.

Reason for recall

Mapping Catheter can become entrapped in the cardiac valvular apparatus while the user is attempting to create an electroanatomic map.

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-2371-2020
Date reported June 24, 2020
Date initiated April 22, 2020
Recalling firm Biosense Webster
Firm location IRVINE, CA
Affected scope 0 units (Products were not manufactured from 2016 and later)
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI IL, VA,, NE, OK, …

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?
PENTARAY NAV HIGH-DENSITY MAPPING CATHETER ELECTRODE EA 22 Rx only STERILE EO - Product Usage: The Biosense Webster PENTARAY NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter is indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of cardiac structures in the heart, i.e., recording or stimulation only. This catheter is intended to obtain electrograms in the atrial and ventricular regions of the heart.. Recalled by Biosense Webster. Units affected: 0 units (Products were not manufactured from 2016 and later).
Why was this product recalled?
Mapping Catheter can become entrapped in the cardiac valvular apparatus while the user is attempting to create an electroanatomic map.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 24, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2371-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI IL, VA,, NE, OK, NJ, CT, KS, HI, CO, ND, RI, ID, MS, VT, DC and WV. The countries of (EMEA, APAC, LATAM, US, Canada) including: NZ,BE,DE,PL,SI,TR,HU,CO,KR,CL,PE,AU,BR,CA,CN,HK,ID,JP,MY,MX,PH,RU,SG,TW,TH,IL,AT,FR,GR,DE,IE,IT,PL,NL,PT,ES,SE,DK,NO,FI,CH,GB,RO,SI,HR,CZ,TR,ZA,AE,BR,ID,BE,PA,CR,CL,NZ,HK,RU,GR,NL,EG,QA,LU,NL,CH,AT,IE,CY. See Attachments 2 & 3 for a distribution list including all domestic and foreign consignees of the device, addresses and phone numbers and the dates and number of devices distributed to each such consignee..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
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Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
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