Irvine Biomedical Recalls Steerable Diagnostic Catheters Due to Labeling Error
Irvine Biomedical is recalling 15 units of Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheters because packages were mislabeled with the wrong model and batch numbers.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error that could lead to procedure delays, fitting the criteria for moderate severity without reported injuries or fatalities.
Plain-English summary
Irvine Biomedical Inc, a St. Jude Medical Co., is recalling 15 units of Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheters, Model IBI-81104, Lot 7397352. The recall was initiated because the packages were incorrectly labeled; some packages labeled as Model IBI-81104, batch 7397352 actually contained Model IBI-87002, batch 7397307, and vice versa.
The affected catheters are used for electrogram recording and cardiac stimulation during diagnostic electrophysiology studies. If physicians fail to observe the difference between the catheter models, the intracardiac electrograms recorded may not be representative of the desired signals, which could result in a delay of the medical procedure.
The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States to the states of Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, Texas, Arizona, Michigan, Virginia, and Kentucky, as well as to Japan. Healthcare providers should verify the model and batch numbers of their catheters against the recall notice and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to proceed.
The recalled product
- Product
- Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter, REF: IBI-81104 - Product Usage: INDICATIONS FOR USE The Inquiry fixed curve and steerable electrophysiology catheters are used for electrogram recording and cardiac stimulation during diagnostic electrophysiology studies. The catheters are c
- Manufacturer
- Irvine Biomedical Inc, a St. Jude Medical Co.
- Affected units
- 15
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)
- GTIN: 05414734302975
- Lot: 7397352
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Irvine Biomedical Inc, a St. Jude Medical Co. 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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