CLASS II Device recall · Reported 31 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath recalled

Greatbatch Medical is recalling Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Sep 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot no.: W2046680, W2046681, W2072907, W2078460, W2084872, W2098770, W2098771, W2102124, W2102128, W2102133, W2102134, W2108295, W2108296, W2108298, W2108299, W2108300, W2125688, W2125690, W2132584, W2132588, W2132590, W2138965, W2143146, W2143147, W2143149, W2143152, W2145645, W2145677, W2145680, W2145681, W2151287, W2151305, W2151308, W2156746, W2156748, W2156750, W2156751, W2162494, W2162496, W2162497, W2162498, W2162499, W2167985, W2167986, W2167987, W2167988, W2167990, W2172705, W2172706, W2172707, W2172708, W2172710, W2172712, W2177727, W2177728, W2177729, W2177730, W2177733, W2177734, W2184476, W2184483, W2184484, W2184485, W2184487, W2184489, W2190457, W2190461, W2190462, W2190464, W2190470, W2196349, W2196351, W2196352, W2196355, W2196359, W2196361, W2196363, W2211842, W2211844, W2211846, W2211849, W2211850, W2211851, W2211852, W2211853, W2213887, W2213890, W2213892, W2213896, W2213898, W2213901, W2213982, W2221631, W2222017, W2222020, W2222022, W2222024, W2222027, W2222030, W2224408, W2224412, W2224417, W2224421, W2224423, W2224433, W2229959, W2229960, W2229961, W2229963, W2229965, W2229973, W2229974, W2236558, W2236561, W2236588.

Quantity recalled9040

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-0132-2013
FDA event ID: 63316
Recalling firm: Greatbatch Medical, Minneapolis, MN
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 24 Sep 2012
FDA classified: 24 Oct 2012
Reported: 31 Oct 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Device type: Heart & Vascular Devices

Timeline

24 Sep 2012	Recall initiated by company
24 Oct 2012	Classified by FDA	+30 days
31 Oct 2012	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

We are notifying you of a potential interaction between therapeutic catheters and MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheaths. We became aware of these interactions while investigating recent complaints regarding catheters "self-advancing" while being used in conjunction with the MobiCath Sheaths.

Product as listed by the FDA

Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath. Small Curve catalog no. D140010, Large Curve catalog no. D140011. The MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath is a flexible tipped percutaneous catheter introducer (or guiding sheath) designed for gaining access to the coronary systems. The device features adjustable tip geometry through use of a rotating handle to deflect the catheter. This catheter is assembled with a hemostasis valve and a sideport infusion line. The MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath is intended for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart. Including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide distribution: CA only.

Nationwide California

Questions about this recall

Is Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath recalled?

Yes. Greatbatch Medical recalled Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath on 24 Sep 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0132-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Lot no.: W2046680, W2046681, W2072907, W2078460, W2084872, W2098770, W2098771, W2102124, W2102128, W2102133, W2102134, W2108295, W2108296, W2108298, W2108299, W2108300, W2125688, W2125690, W2132584, W2132588, W2132590, W2138965, W2143146, W2143147, W2143149, W2143152, W2145645, W2145677, W2145680, W2145681, W2151287, W2151305, W2151308, W2156746, W2156748, W2156750, W2156751, W2162494, W2162496, W2162497, W2162498, W2162499, W2167985, W2167986, W2167987, W2167988, W2167990, W2172705, W2172706, W2172707, W2172708, W2172710, W2172712, W2177727, W2177728, W2177729, W2177730, W2177733, W2177734, W2184476, W2184483, W2184484, W2184485, W2184487, W2184489, W2190457, W2190461, W2190462, W2190464, W2190470, W2196349, W2196351, W2196352, W2196355, W2196359, W2196361, W2196363, W2211842, W2211844, W2211846, W2211849, W2211850, W2211851, W2211852, W2211853, W2213887, W2213890, W2213892, W2213896, W2213898, W2213901, W2213982, W2221631, W2222017, W2222020, W2222022, W2222024, W2222027, W2222030, W2224408, W2224412, W2224417, W2224421, W2224423, W2224433, W2229959, W2229960, W2229961, W2229963, W2229965, W2229973, W2229974, W2236558, W2236561, W2236588.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide distribution: CA only.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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