FDA Device

The St. Jude Medical Livewire TC" Ablation Catheter, 8mm Tip w/Thermocouple & Thermistor REF 402196, Length 115 cm, Lot 2056960, Manufacturer St. Jude Medical 14901 DeVeau Place, Minnetonka, MN 55345-2126 USA, Sterile EO The St. Jude Medical Livewire TC" Ablation Catheter is a flexible electrode catheter constructed of a radiopaque polyurethane insulation/shaft and incorporated platinum electrode. The distal tip portion may be deflected by a remote control handle located a t the proximal end of

Hazard

St. Jude Medical has initiated a recall of one lot of Livewire TC" Ablation Catheter. The product was mis-labelled as having an 8 mm tip instead of 4 mm tip. This could potentially result in elevated temperatures and formation of coagulum at the tip electrode. If this coagulum were to detach from the product, the worst case this could potentially result in embolization.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consignees were sent a "St Jude Medical Urgent Product Recall" letter addressed to "Dear Doctor" and a "Doctor's Acknowledgement Form" . The letter described the product, problem and the possibility of a health hazard. They also requested discontinue of product and gave instructions for return of product. Contact St. Jude Medical at 952-933-4700 if you have questions.

Products

The St. Jude Medical Livewire TC" Ablation Catheter, 8mm Tip w/Thermocouple & Thermistor REF 402196, Length 115 cm, Lot 2056960, Manufacturer St. Jude Medical 14901 DeVeau Place, Minnetonka, MN 55345-
Brand
St. Jude Medical Cardiovascular Division
UPC
Lot # 2056960

Units Affected

39