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Sphere-9 Dual-Energy Mapping and Ablation Catheter Safety Recall

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Summary

ANSM has recorded a field safety corrective action by Medtronic for the Sphere-9 dual-energy mapping and ablation catheter system (combining electroporation and radiofrequency) under reference R2608484. Healthcare establishments must review the Medtronic safety letter and take appropriate action regarding affected devices.

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What changed

Medtronic has initiated a field safety corrective action for the Sphere-9 dual-energy mapping and ablation catheter compatible with the Affera ablation system. ANSM recorded this safety action under reference number R2608484. The action was communicated to affected healthcare establishments via a letter dated 30/03/2026, which is available for download from the ANSM page.

Healthcare facilities that have received the Sphere-9 catheter must immediately review the Medtronic safety correspondence, identify any affected devices in their inventory, and follow the corrective actions specified by the manufacturer. Facility managers and clinical staff should coordinate to ensure affected catheters are removed from service and returned as instructed.

What to do next

  1. Download and review the Medtronic safety letter (dated 30/03/2026) from the ANSM page
  2. Identify all Sphere-9 catheters covered by the recall in your facility inventory
  3. Follow Medtronic's corrective action instructions for affected devices

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Mar 30, 2026

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Information n° R2608484 destinée aux établissements de santé L'ANSM a été informée de la mise en œuvre d’une action de sécurité effectuée par la société Medtronic.

Les utilisateurs concernés ont reçu le courrier ci-joint.

Cette action de sécurité est enregistrée à l’ANSM sous le n° R2608484. Pour toute question, merci de vous adresser directement à l’émetteur de l’action de sécurité.

Téléchargez le courrier de la société Medtronic (30/03/2026)

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Classification

Agency
ANSM
Filed
March 30th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
R2608484

Who this affects

Applies to
Healthcare providers Medical device makers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing 6221 Hospitals & Health Systems
Activity scope
Medical Device Distribution Medical Device Recall
Geographic scope
France FR

Taxonomy

Primary area
Medical Devices
Operational domain
Clinical Operations
Topics
Healthcare Product Safety

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