Medical Device Recall: VARIPULSE Bi-Directional Ablation Catheter REF D141201. The Field Catheter is indicated for use in catheter based cardiac electrophysiological mapping (stimulating and recording) and, when used
Biosense Webster, Inc. · January 5, 2025
Reason for Recall
Due to an observed trend of neurovascular events
Product Description
VARIPULSE Bi-Directional Ablation Catheter REF D141201. The Field Catheter is indicated for use in catheter based cardiac electrophysiological mapping (stimulating and recording) and, when used for TRUPULSE Generator, for the treatment of drug refractory recurrent symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The catheter provides location information when used with the CARTO 3 System.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution; US states of AR, CA, CO, KS, LA, MA, MO, NY, OH and TX. EMEA, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Ecuador, Panama, South Africa, China Austria Belgium Czech Republic France Germany Hungary Ireland Israel Italy UK Sweden Norway Denmark Finland Luxembourg Netherlands Poland Portugal Slovenia Spain Switzerland Serbia United Arab Emirates Croatia Canada South Korea Japan
States Affected
AR, CA, CO, KS, LA, MA, MO, NY, OH, TX
Quantity Affected
497 total catheter - 378 US and 119 OUS
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-1205-2025
Status: ongoing
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