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Health product recall

EMPRINT PERCUTANEOUS ANTENNA WITH THERMOSPHERE TECHNOLOGY (2016-02-24)

Starting date:
February 24, 2016
Posting date:
March 10, 2016
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-57470

Affected Products

  1. EMPRINT PERCUTANEOUS ANTENNA WITH THERMOSPHERE TECHNOLOGY

Reason

This recall is being conducted following customer reports of the Emprint Ablation Generator shutting down due high temperature measurements in the Emprint Percutaneous Antenna. If the generator shuts down due to elevated temperature readings at the antenna must be replaced and the ability to tract ablate is limited.

Affected products

  1. EMPRINT PERCUTANEOUS ANTENNA WITH THERMOSPHERE TECHNOLOGY

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • CA15L1
  • CA20L1
  • CA30L1
Companies
Manufacturer
Covidien LLC
15 Hampshire Street
Mansfield
02048
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES