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Terminated

Medtronic Achieve Cables, model 990066. The sterile, single use only Electrical Cable (Model 990066) provides the conduction elements from the proximal end of the Achieve Catheter handle to standard shielded ECG pins that connect into standard electrophysiology recording and pacing equipment. Medtronic Ablation Frontiers Achieve Mapping Catheter is indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of the cardiac structures of the heart.

FDA Recall Z-0200-2016 · Posted 2015-11-02

Recalling FirmMedtronic Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDRF
Date Initiated2015-09-29
Date Terminated2016-03-09
Product Quantity64 units

Reason for Recall

64 units of Achieve Electrical Cables were shipped with a potential sterility breach.

Firm Action

Medtronic sales reps began notifying customers on 9/29/2015. Customers were told of the issue and were requested to quarantine and return un-used product. A follow-up Urgent Medical Device Recall letter was hand delivered beginning 10/6/2015. The letter again described the issue, identified affected product and asked that un-used product be returned to Medtronic. A response form was asked to be returned to Medtronic. Customer with questions can contact Medtronic AF Solutions at 888-843-8301

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Distributed in DC and the states of AR, CA, CO, DE, GA, IA, KY, ME, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, and VA.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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