The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0111-2026·Announced 2025-10-22

Curve D-F ablation catheters recalled after tip detachment from packaging

Abbott is recalling 85,803 TactiFlex Sensor Enabled Ablation Catheters in the D-F curve after becoming aware of tip detachment events during removal from the packaging.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA classified this recall as Class I, which the rubric assigns the Critical tier.

Plain-English summary

TactiFlex Sensor Enabled Ablation Catheters, 8F, 115 cm, BiD Curve D-F, REF A-TFSE-DF, are being recalled.

Abbott has become aware of a limited number of tip detachment events during catheter removal from the packaging.

The recall covers 85,803 units carrying GTIN 05415067034571, across batch numbers including 8707463, 8728375, 8848814, 8849428, 8856153, 8859777, 8930724 and 8948407. Distribution was worldwide. The FDA has classified the recall as Class I.

Electrophysiology labs should inspect the catheter before use and follow Abbott's instructions for affected batch numbers.

The recalled product

Product
TactiFlex Sensor Enabled Ablation Catheter, 8F, 115 cm, DF, (BiD Curve D-F), REF A-TFSE-DF; cardiac catheter
Manufacturer
Abbott
Category
Medical Device — Cardiac catheter
Hazard
Affected units
85,803

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • GTIN 05415067034571
  • Batch Numbers: 8707463
  • 8728375
  • 8848814
  • 8849428
  • 8856153
  • 8859777
  • 8930724
  • 8948407
  • 9085267
  • 9134878
  • 9139151
  • 9151701
  • 9154571
  • 9170156
  • 9172378
  • 9202684
  • 10005870
  • 10014420
  • 10014422

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Abbott under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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