The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1242-2015·Announced 2015-03-11

Biosense Webster Recalls LASSO NAV Duo Loop eco Catheters

Biosense Webster is recalling LASSO NAV Duo Loop eco Catheters due to reports of difficulty retracting and damage to the spine cover.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with reported mechanical defects (difficulty retracting and spine cover damage) that pose a risk of harm during cardiac procedures, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Biosense Webster, Inc. is recalling LASSO NAV Duo Loop eco Catheters, Catalog Nos. D-1354-01 through D-1354-06. The recall involves 464 units that were distributed nationwide. All lots manufactured as of February 24, 2015, are affected.

The recall is being conducted because of reports of difficulty retracting and damage to the spine cover of the catheters. These devices are indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of the cardiac structures of the heart, specifically for recording or stimulation in the atrial regions. They provide location information when used with compatible CARTO 3 EP Navigation Systems.

Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these devices should stop using them and contact Biosense Webster for further instructions on the recall process.

The recalled product

Product
LASSO NAV Duo Loop eco Catheters, Catalog No. D-1354-01, D-1354-02, D-1354-03, D-1354-04, D-1354-05, D-1354-06. LASSO NAV DUO LOOP eco Catheter is indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of the cardiac structures of the heart, i.e. recording or stimulation
Affected units
464

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 (2)

  • All lots manufactured as of February 24
  • 2015 are affected.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.