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Terminated

***REF #250***TAPSCOPE 550F. Each pouch contains one (1) 18 French esophageal stethoscope with bipolar pacing and recording electrodes with a YSI 400 series female connector thermistor. LOT xxxxxxx 400095-0250-C 100902. www.cardiocommand.com. ***REF #250-0010***TAPSCOPE 550F CONTAINS: Ten (10) 18 French esophageal stethoscopes with bipolar pacing and recording electrodes with YSI 400 series female connector thermistors. NON-STERILE. SINGLE USE ONLY. DO NOT REUSE. CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale, distribution and use by or on the order of a licensed physician. Manufacturer: CARDIOCOMMAND, INC. Tampa, FL USA. (800) 231-6370 (813) 289-5555. www.cardiocommand.com. LOT xxxxxxx 400156-B 091101. ***REF #250-0025***TAPSCOPE 550F Contains: Twenty five (25) 18 French esophageal stethoscopes with bipolar pacing and recording electrodes with YSI 400 series female connector thermistor. FOR SINGLE USE ONLY. DO NOT REUSE. NON-STERILE. CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale, distribution and use by or on the order of a licensed physician. Read Model 2A operator's manual prior to initiating pacing procedures. Manufacturer: CARDIOCOMMAND, INC.Tampa, FL USA 33607. (800) 231-6370(813) 289-5555. www.cardiocommand.com. 400216-A 100902.

FDA Recall Z-0072-2012 · Posted 2011-10-19

Recalling FirmCardiocommand Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLPA
Date Initiated2010-10-25
Date Terminated2012-08-28
Product Quantity567 total

Reason for Recall

CardioCommand, Inc. is recalling their TAPSCOPE 550 esophageal pacing/recording catheters because there maybe electrical discontinuity, which can result in the inability to reliably pace and/or record ECG.

Firm Action

On October 25, 2010, an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice was sent by certified mail to all facilities advising them of the recall. The letter identified the affected product and reason for the recall. Users were asked to discontinue use and return the affected product to the firm. If all product was already used, then this should be indicated on the form provided. The firm will send replacement product in quantities equal to the returned product. The attached form should be completed and returned via fax. Customers were instructed to report any suspected incidents related to this issue to CardioCommand Customer Service at 1-800-231-6370. Also questions or comments should be directed to CardioCommand Customer Service.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution -- GA, OR, TX, CO, KY, MT, MA, AL, CA, FL & TN.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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