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Health product recall

CARTO 3 EP SYSTEM - CARTOSOUND MODULE (2015-09-25)

Starting date:
September 25, 2015
Posting date:
October 22, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-55514

Affected Products

CARTO 3 EP SYSTEM - CARTOSOUND MODULE

Reason

Biosense Webster is initiating a field safety notice for the CARTOSound Module of the CARTO 3 EP Navigation System, when used with the SOUNDSTAR eco 8F Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter [see second recall record] following one complaint of image disappearance from the cardiac ultrasound system when the CARTO 3 EP Navigation System needed restarting. This occurred while the patient was experiencing pericardial effusion.

Affected products

CARTO 3 EP SYSTEM - CARTOSOUND MODULE

Lot or serial number

11933
R10035

Model or catalog number

FG540000
FG560000

Companies
Manufacturer
Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.
4 Hatnufah Street
Yokneam
2066717
ISRAEL