Biosense Webster, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2024 - (Recall #: Z-1290-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2024.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

CARTO VIZIGO Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, REF D128502 The CARTO VIZIGOTM Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath is designed to provide accessibility and maneuverability in the cardiac anatomy. The steerable sheath is fitted with a hemostasis valve to minimize blood loss during catheter introduction and/or exchange. A side port with a three-way stopcock is provided for air or blood aspiration, and fluid infusion. The handle is equipped with a rotating collar to deflect the tip clockwise = 180¿ and counterclockwise = 180¿. The steerable sheath features distal vent holes to facilitate aspiration and minimize cavitation, and a radiopaque tip marker to allow fluoroscopic visualization. The sheath has electrodes on the outer surface to allow the sheath to interface with compatible CARTO" 3 Systems.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 16, 2024
Date Posted: March 20, 2024
Recall Number: Z-1290-2024
Event ID: 94014
Reason for Recall:

Due to a manufacturing issue, device under process validation phase were inadvertently mixed into the main manufacturing process.

Status: Ongoing
Product Quantity: 853 units
Code Information:

Product No. D-1385-02 UDI-DI code: 10846835016277 Lot Numbers: 60000282 60000282

Distribution Pattern:

U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, IL, AL, NY, PA, SC, AZ, MI KY, NJ, WI, IN, LA, TX, MA, OH, AR, MT, MO, VA, NC, TN, CA, MN, WV, CT, CO, IA, MD, ID, NM, NH, UT, GA, WA, NV, OK, KS, AK, NE, HI.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated