PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

CARTO 3 EP Navigation System and Accessories, Product Codes: FG540000 and FG540000C, Software Versions: v 3.2 , v 4.3 and v 2.3. The CARTO 3 EP Navigation System is intended to be used in catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological (EP) procedures. The CARTO 3 System provides information about the electrical activity of the heart and catheter location during the procedure.

Reported: September 21, 2016 Initiated: August 15, 2016 #Z-2776-2016

Product Description

CARTO 3 EP Navigation System and Accessories, Product Codes: FG540000 and FG540000C, Software Versions: v 3.2 , v 4.3 and v 2.3. The CARTO 3 EP Navigation System is intended to be used in catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological (EP) procedures. The CARTO 3 System provides information about the electrical activity of the heart and catheter location during the procedure.

Reason for Recall

Biosense Webster, Inc. is initiating a voluntary correction to re-install identified CARTO 3 Systems that were moved and installed in China without testing and approval by Biosense Webster Technical Services, as described in the Instructions for Use (IFU).

Details

Recalling Firm
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Units Affected
338 units
Distribution
International Distribution to China, Hong Kong and Brazil.
Location
Irwindale, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CARTO 3 EP Navigation System and Accessories, Product Codes: FG540000 and FG540000C, Software Versions: v 3.2 , v 4.3 and v 2.3. The CARTO 3 EP Navigation System is intended to be used in catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological (EP) procedures. The CARTO 3 System provides information about the electrical activity of the heart and catheter location during the procedure.. Recalled by Biosense Webster, Inc.. Units affected: 338 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Biosense Webster, Inc. is initiating a voluntary correction to re-install identified CARTO 3 Systems that were moved and installed in China without testing and approval by Biosense Webster Technical Services, as described in the Instructions for Use (IFU).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 21, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2776-2016.