Habib EUS RFA recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 18, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Boston Scientific Corporation recalls Habib EUS RFA, 20mm electrode active tip, Material Number/UPN: 6700 - Product Usage: The Habib EUS RFA is indicated for…

Recall number

Z-0668-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Boston Scientific Corporation

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, NJ, NY, MA, MD, MN, TN, TX and countries of Canada, India, Australia, Great Britain, Greece, Spain.

Why it was recalled

During testing on the Habib EUS RFA device, a temperature increase was observed at the tip of the EUS-FNA needle. It was determined that capacitive 5 coupling presents a risk of energy transfer from the Habib EUS RFA active tip to the introducer device. This capacitive coupling could result in thermal injury to tissue outside of the targeted treatment area due to its use with an un-insulated EUS-FNA needle requiring little or no medical intervention.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Habib EUS RFA, 20mm electrode active tip, Material Number/UPN: 6700 - Product Usage: The Habib EUS RFA is indicated for coagulation and ablation of soft tissue when used in conjunction with compatible radiofrequency generator.