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Boston Scientific, Fort Guide Wire, Floppy, 300cm x 2 cm REF 34949-04, for use in intravascular interventional procedure

FDA device recall Z-1487-2009 · posted 2009-06-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for recall
Product packaged incorrectly. One batch/lot of wires, that should contain radiopaque marker bands, is missing the marker bands; and a second batch/lot of wires, which should not contain radiopaque marker bands, has the marker bands. Since the marker bands issue would not be visually apparent to the physician there is a potential for prolongation or delay of the procedure in order to exchange the
Action taken
Consignees were sent a "Boston Scientific Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated may 19, 2009. The letter was addressed to "Dear Risk Manger/ Field Action Contact". The letter described the problem, customer steps for recall and listing of product batches / lots. The letter requested consignees to return the Reply Verification Tracking Form.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQX
Quantity affected
Total of 4 boxes (5 units /box).
Distribution
USA distribution: AR, MO, CA, FL, and NV.
Date initiated
2009-05-12
Date posted
2009-06-24
Date terminated
2011-12-11
Location
Maple Grove, MN

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