Abbott TactiCath Catheter Recall: Invalid/Expired Error Messages
Abbott recalls TactiCath Sensor Enabled catheters that may show 'invalid catheter' or 'expired catheter' errors when connected to EnSite Precision Navigation System. Affected units have specific UDI and batch numbers.
Lower-risk recall
When connected to the EnSite Precision Navigation System, an affected TactiCath Contact Force Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled may present the error message: "invalid catheter,, or "expired catheter."
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What happened, in plain English
Abbott is recalling TactiC: Catheter devices that may display error messages when connected to their navigation system. This could lead to incorrect heart mapping during procedures. Affected units have specific UDI and batch numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/60529-abbott-tacticath-catheter-recall-invalid-expired-error-messages.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/60529-abbott-tacticath-catheter-recall-invalid-expired-error-messages · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1344-2022
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“Abbott TactiCath Catheter Recall: Invalid/Expired Error Messages.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/60529-abbott-tacticath-catheter-recall-invalid-expired-error-messages. Based on FDA recall #Z-1344-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1344-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The catheter may show error messages when connected to the EnSite Precision Navigation System, potentially causing incorrect heart mapping during ablation procedures. This could lead to ineffective treatment or complications if not addressed.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the catheter for heart mapping procedures. Patients are not directly affected as this is a medical device used by doctors.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UDI code starting with 01)05415067027665(17)230831(10) and batch numbers 8409416, 8409675, or 8410811 on the catheter packaging or label.
- Brand
Abbott- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check for Error Messages
If the catheter displays 'invalid catheter' or 'expired catheter' messages when connected to the EnSite Precision Navigation System, stop using it immediately.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 34 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1344-2022 (June 9, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1344-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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