The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0177-2015·Announced 2014-11-12

St. Jude Medical Recalls Electrophysiology Catheters Due to Incorrect Packaging

St. Jude Medical is voluntarily recalling 26 electrophysiology catheters because the packaging contains the wrong device model. No serious injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a voluntary precautionary recall involving a labeling/packaging error where no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

St. Jude Medical is performing a voluntary recall of 26 units of the Response Fixed Curve DECA 6F 65cm CSL 2/8 Catheter, Model 401353, Batch # 4671318. The recall was initiated because the firm identified that every device packaged within this specific batch contains the incorrect catheter (Supreme FC QUAD 5F catheter) inside the packaging.

The affected devices were distributed in the United States, including the states of California, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. To date, no serious injuries have occurred as a result of this issue.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected catheters and contact St. Jude Medical for further instructions on how to return or replace the devices.

The recalled product

Product
St. Jude Medical, Fixed Curve Response 6F Electrophysiology Catheter, CSL, Model 401353
Manufacturer
St Jude Medical
Affected units
26

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 (1)

  • Batch # 4671318

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: