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Boston Scientific Mach 1 Peripheral Guide Catheter, 6F, 55cm, LIMA Tip Shape, UPN # M001196620, Catalog # 19-662. Made i

FDA device recall Z-0388-2007 · posted 2007-02-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific
Reason for recall
Excess strands of resin may exist in the lumen near the hub of certain batches/lots of the Mach 1 Guide Catheters. If this excess resin is present in the catheter, there is the potential of an embolization resulting from the excess resin detaching from the device during the procedure.
Action taken
An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated 12/13/06, and a Clarification of Recall Notification letter, dated 12/14/06, were sent to all affected hospitals. The letter describes the issue, affected product, asks for customers to discontinue further distribution or use of any remaining product and asks for product to be returned. Replacement product will be available for any/all returned product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQY
Quantity affected
18
Distribution
Nationwide.
Date initiated
2006-12-13
Date posted
2007-02-07
Date terminated
2007-06-28
Location
Maple Grove, MN

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