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Health product recall

Thermocool Smarttouch Catheters (2013-09-04)

Starting date:
September 4, 2013
Posting date:
September 19, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-35717

Recalled Products

Thermocool SmartTouch Catheters 

Reason

Biosense Webster has identified a defect in the production process of the Thermocool SmartTouch catheter which can lead to occlusion of the irrigation lumen. An irrigation fluid flow interruption has the potential to lead to overheating of the ablation tip and formation of char or thrombus, which in turn could pose a thromboembolic risk to the patient. All lots are being removed from the field.

Affected products

A. Thermocool Smarttouch Electro. Catheter

Lot or serial number

More than 100 numbers, contact manufacturer 

Model or catalog number
  • D133601
  • D133602
  • D133603
Companies
Manufacturer
Biosense Webster Inc.
3333 Diamond Canyon Road
Diamond Bar
91765
California
UNITED STATES

B. Thermocool Smarttouch Bi-Dir. Nav. Cath.

Lot or serial number

More than 100 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number
  • D132701
  • D132702
  • D132703
  • D132704
  • D132705
Companies
Manufacturer
Biosense Webster Inc.
3333 Diamond Canyon Road
Diamond Bar
91765
California
UNITED STATES