COBRA Fusion 50 Ablation System, COBRA Fusion 150 Ablation System, and COBRA Fusion Magnetic Retriever System. Model Numbers: 700-001, 700-001S, 700-001MI, 700-002, and 700-003. Intended to ablate cardiac tissue during cardiac surgery using radiofrequency (RF) energy when connected directly to the Estech Electrosurgical unit (ESU).

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: September 22, 2016 AtriCure Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Specifically all lots manufactured prior to February 2016. This information can be identified as the symbol for "date of manufacture" on the product label as: MM-YYYY, e.g. 02-2016 or earlier.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
AtriCure, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Due to product design and process control, part of the device can separate and remain behind when the device is removed that can potentially cause permanent impairment or damage to body function or structure.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

COBRA Fusion 50 Ablation System, COBRA Fusion 150 Ablation System, and COBRA Fusion Magnetic Retriever System. Model Numbers: 700-001, 700-001S, 700-001MI, 700-002, and 700-003. Intended to ablate cardiac tissue during cardiac surgery using radiofrequency (RF) energy when connected directly to the Estech Electrosurgical unit (ESU).

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Specifically all lots manufactured prior to February 2016. This information can be identified as the symbol for "date of manufacture" on the product label as: MM-YYYY, e.g. 02-2016 or earlier.

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0653-2017

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