The EVSRF catheter is a sterile, single-use disposable medical device for endovenous radiofrequency ablation, a procedur
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for The EVSRF catheter is a sterile, single-use disposable medical device for endove by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. Reason: The Venclose" RF Ablation Catheters may have been manufactured with internal wiring error. The red and yellow signal wires were soldered on swapped p.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-0371-2025
Action Date
2024-11-20
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
The EVSRF catheter is a sterile, single-use disposable medical device for endovenous radiofrequency ablation, a procedure in which a refluxing vein is thermally coagulated to permanently eliminate the vein from blood circulation. The catheter has a long shaft for insertion into a vein, a handle with start/stop button, and a connector cable. The catheter shaft has a heating element that is energized by the digiRF radiofrequency generator, which is a multi-voltage energy delivery system with touchscreen control that automatically sets the non-adjustable treatment parameters for the catheter. A button on the catheter (or a foot pedal attached to the generator) begins an automated treatment cycle of 20 seconds long at a set temperature of 120 ¿C, and the treatment stops automatically when complete. The catheter is used within a sterile operative field, while the generator remains outside the sterile operative field at all times.
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Quantity Affected: 222,373 catheters
Reason for Recall
The Venclose" RF Ablation Catheters may have been manufactured with internal wiring error. The red and yellow signal wires were soldered on swapped ports of the catheter PCB. This error in wire configuration would lead to power being applied through the proximal 3/4th of the heating coil, bypassing the thermocouple, which will then cause the generator to overdrive the catheter in an attempt to reach desired temperature set point. The wire attachment error causes the device to reach temperatures exceeding the levels intended for therapeutic efficacy, while the console is falsely indicating that temperature has not yet been reached, thus increasing the risk of harm due to excessive temperature.
Distribution
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV. The countries of Australia, Singapore, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Slovenia Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and South Africa.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2024-09-04
Company
Tempe, AZ
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 242 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc has 42 FDA actions in our database, including 33 recalls and 9 clearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc have FDA actions?
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc has 42 FDA actions in our database, including 33 recalls and 9 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0371-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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