FDA recall record

AtriCure COBRA Fusion 50 Ablation System, COBRA Fusion 150 Ablation System, and COBRA Fusion recall — FDA Z-0653-2017

Due to product design and process control, part of the device can separate and remain behind when the device is removed that can potentially cause…

Class IIclassification
Z-0653-2017official record ID
Nov 30, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0653-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAtriCure, Inc.
Report dateNov 30, 2016
Recall initiation dateSep 22, 2016
Quantity5,263
LocationMason, OH, United States

Official product description

COBRA Fusion 50 Ablation System, COBRA Fusion 150 Ablation System, and COBRA Fusion Magnetic Retriever System. Model Numbers: 700-001, 700-001S, 700-001MI, 700-002, and 700-003. Intended to ablate cardiac tissue during cardiac surgery using radiofrequency (RF) energy when connected directly to the Estech Electrosurgical unit (ESU).

Why the product was recalled

Due to product design and process control, part of the device can separate and remain behind when the device is removed that can potentially cause permanent impairment or damage to body function or structure.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, in the following states AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, & VA; and, to the countries of Albania, Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, & United Kingdom.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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