FDA recall record

Abbott TactiCath Quartz Contact Force Ablation Catheter, Model Numbers: PN-004 065 recall — FDA Z-2541-2020

High rate of reported complaints for the loss of contact force information while using the TactiCath Quartz Contact Force Ablation Catheter

Class IIclassification
Z-2541-2020official record ID
Jul 15, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2541-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAbbott
Report dateJul 15, 2020
Recall initiation dateMay 22, 2020
Quantity84104 devices
LocationPlymouth, MN, United States

Official product description

TactiCath Quartz Contact Force Ablation Catheter, Model Numbers: PN-004 065 (GTIN 07640157990033) and PN-004 075 (GTIN 07640157990040) - Product Usage: is a multi-electrode irrigated catheter with a deflectable tip designed to allow electrophysiological mapping of the heart and, when connected to an RF generator, to deliver radiofrequency current to the catheter tip electrode for the purpose of ablation.

Why the product was recalled

High rate of reported complaints for the loss of contact force information while using the TactiCath Quartz Contact Force Ablation Catheter

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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