Device recall: Habib EndoHPB Bipolar Radiofrequency (RF) Catheter 8F (2.7mm). A radiofrequency (RF) catheter which provides bipolar…
Class II FDA enforcement event 91792. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Ongoing.
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Cease use of the Habib EndoHPB Bipolar RF Catheter with the ERBE VIO3 Generator immediately due to the potential for delivery of excessive energy leading to thermal injury or tissue damage. An inaccurate setting is currently provided in the HABIB EndoHPB Catheter's Instructions for Use ("IFU").
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Boston Scientific Corporation started this device recall on 2 Feb 2023. The firm address in the FDA record is in Marlborough, MA. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 91792 has 1 product record. The first FDA enforcement report date is 26 Apr 2023. The record gives the status Ongoing.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain,…
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation, Marlborough, MA.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
1 product record in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1397-2023 | Habib EndoHPB Bipolar Radiofrequency (RF) Catheter 8F (2.7mm). A radiofrequency (RF) catheter which provides bipolar energy to perform partial or complete ablation of tissue in the pancreatic and biliary tracts. UPN: M00500070 | 6635 units US: 1815 US units; 4820 OUS units | Class II | Ongoing | 26 Apr 2023 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2023
- 917
- Share of these events in Class II
- 88%
- Product records in this event
- 1Median of the firm: 2
- Events of the firm on the register
- 162
Other events of the firm
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-1397-2023The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 91792. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/91792/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain,…
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 91792?
- The FDA record gives this quantity:
6635 units US: 1815 US units; 4820 OUS units
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2023 have the same class?
- 88% of the 917 device events that started in 2023 are in Class II.