HIGH

Abbott Recalls TactiFlex Ablation Catheter Over Tip Detachment Hazard

Abbott recalled 1,958 TactiFlex Sensor Enabled Ablation Catheters on September 10, 2025. The recall follows reports of tip detachment during removal from packaging. Patients and healthcare providers must stop using the device immediately.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
September 10, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Abbott
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Abbott has become aware of a limited number of tip detachment events during catheter removal from the packaging.

What You Should Do

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

Product Details

The recalled product is the TactiFlex Sensor Enabled Ablation Catheter, 8F, 115 cm, F, (UniD Curve F), REF A-TFSE-F. The affected batch numbers include 8894357 and 8917490, among others. These products distributed worldwide were sold at multiple retailers.

The Hazard

Abbott identified a risk of tip detachment when removing the catheter from its packaging. This detachment poses a high hazard level, which can lead to complications during medical procedures.

Reported Incidents

There have been a limited number of reported incidents involving tip detachment. No specific numbers of injuries or deaths related to these incidents have been disclosed.

What to Do

Stop using the TactiFlex Ablation Catheter immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by Abbott. For further information, contact Abbott or your healthcare provider.

Contact Information

For details, visit Abbott's website or call their customer service. More information is available at the FDA recall report link.

Key Facts

  • Recall date: September 10, 2025
  • Quantity recalled: 1,958 units
  • Tip detachment hazard reported
  • Class I recall due to high hazard level

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product Details

Brand
Model Numbers
GTIN 05415067034670
Batch Numbers: 8894357
8917490
8984945
10061309
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Report Date
October 22, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Medical Devices
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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