The 1500T9 Cardiac Ablation Generator, RO#lBl-89000 is part of the Therapy Cardiac Ablation System, along with the Cool Point irrigation Pump, the Therapy 1300 Series Steerable Ablation Catheters, the Therapy Cool Path Ablation Catheters and accessories. The generator is a microprocessor-controlled device that produces a continuous unmodulated radiofrequency (RF) output delivered from the generator between its tip electrode and a dispersive pad for the treatment of atrial flutter.

Two St Jude Medical 1500T9 RF Generator units were distributed to customers while still under FDA review as part of a PMA supplement to the approved PMA applications.

The notification letter was dated January 5th, 2012 and titled "Product Recall RF Generator 1500T9-CP". The letter informed customers that a St Jude Medical 1500T9-CP RF Generator unit had been distributed to them while currently under FDA review as part of a PMA supplement application. The letter requested that the use of the impacted generator be discontinued. Customers were requested to return the field action form and return the unit identified in the letter. The contact number provided in the letter is: 651-756-2000.