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Reprocessed ACUSON AcuNav Ultrasound Catheter for intracardiac and intra-luminal visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other devices in the...

Specific lots of reprocessed electrophysiology and ultrasound catheters may contain small residual particulates. If devices with residual particulates on patient-contacting surfaces are used, there is a potential risk of an inflammatory response or systemic infection, and if particulate were to dislodge during use and contact circulating blood and/or the heart, it may produce a granulomatous reaction or thrombus formation, which may lead to cerebral or pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis.

Hazard Information

Specific lots of reprocessed electrophysiology and ultrasound catheters may contain small residual particulates. If devices with residual particulates on patient-contacting surfaces are used, there is a potential risk of an inflammatory response or systemic infection, and if particulate were to dislodge during use and contact circulating blood and/or the heart, it may produce a granulomatous reaction or thrombus formation, which may lead to cerebral or pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Medline Industries, LP or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

Full Description

Reprocessed ACUSON AcuNav Ultrasound Catheter for intracardiac and intra-luminal visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other devices in the heart. For imaging guidance only, not treatment delivery, during cardiac interventional percutaneous procedures. Medline Item Numbers 10135910RH 10135936RH. Reason: Specific lots of reprocessed electrophysiology and ultrasound catheters may contain small residual particulates. If devices with residual particulates on patient-contacting surfaces are used, there is a potential risk of an inflammatory response or systemic infection, and if particulate were to dislodge during use and contact circulating blood and/or the heart, it may produce a granulomatous reaction or thrombus formation, which may lead to cerebral or pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis.. Classification: Class I. Quantity: 7913 eaches. Distribution: Domestic US distribution nationwide. International distribution pending. No international distribution.

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Product Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
Item Number/UDI-DI 10135910RH (for use on GE Systems) 10197344026500
10135936RH (For use on Siemens Systems) 10197344026517
LOTS EP241021 EP241114 EP241226 EP250213 LOTS EP240731 EP240814 EP240826 EP240903 EP240916 EP241003 EP241014 EP241028 EP241104 EP241112 EP241202 EP241209A EP241219 EP241224 EP250114 EP250116 EP250204 EP250219
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
October 8, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Medical Devices
Recall Status
ACTIVE
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