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Ace Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Dilatation Catheter with 1 cm Tip and 20 mm Balloon, Catalog N

FDA device recall Z-0032-04 · posted 2003-10-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Scimed
Reason for recall
Some of the recalled catheters have a component that has levels of pyrogens above specification.
Action taken
Consignees were sent a recall letter dated August 20, 2003. The letter requested that consignees discontinue use of the catheters from the affected lots and return them.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LOX
Quantity affected
2 catheters
Distribution
The recalled products were distributed to consignees located nationwide in the United States.
Date initiated
2003-08-20
Date posted
2003-10-15
Date terminated
2005-10-24
Location
Maple Grove, MN

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