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Boston Scientific, LeVeen Needle Electrode, 25 cm, 5.0 cm, sterile; REF M001262170. For tissue coagulation.

FDA device recall Z-1877-2009 · posted 2009-09-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corp
Reason for recall
The tines may detach from the core wire during use, which may result in bleeding or soft tissue trauma requiring medical intervention.
Action taken
Boston Scientific notified consignees by letter dated 7/6/09 and instructed to cease using and to return the products, and to complete and return a reply form.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
347
Distribution
Nationwide.
Date initiated
2009-07-06
Date posted
2009-09-09
Date terminated
2010-10-08
Location
Spencer, IN

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