FDA recall record

Boston Scientific Habib EndoHPB Bipolar Radiofrequency (RF) Catheter 8F (2.7mm) recall — FDA Z-1397-2023

Cease use of the Habib EndoHPB Bipolar RF Catheter with the ERBE VIO3 Generator immediately due to the potential for delivery of excessive energy leading…

Class IIclassification
Z-1397-2023official record ID
Apr 26, 2023report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1397-2023
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmBoston Scientific Corporation
Report dateApr 26, 2023
Recall initiation dateFeb 2, 2023
Quantity6635 units US: 1815 US units; 4820 OUS units
LocationMarlborough, MA, United States

Official product description

Habib EndoHPB Bipolar Radiofrequency (RF) Catheter 8F (2.7mm). A radiofrequency (RF) catheter which provides bipolar energy to perform partial or complete ablation of tissue in the pancreatic and biliary tracts. UPN: M00500070

Why the product was recalled

Cease use of the Habib EndoHPB Bipolar RF Catheter with the ERBE VIO3 Generator immediately due to the potential for delivery of excessive energy leading to thermal injury or tissue damage. An inaccurate setting is currently provided in the HABIB EndoHPB Catheter's Instructions for Use ("IFU").

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Unit. Arab Emir.

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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