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Boston Scientific/Microvasive Rapid Exchange Retrieval Balloon/8.5 mm balloon Catalog # 4544

FDA device recall Z-0551-03 · posted 2003-02-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for recall
Breach in sterile barrrier may compromise sterility
Action taken
Boston Scientific/Microvasive, Natick, MA initiated a voluntary recall by letter dated 1/27/03, and mailed 1/29/03. Accounts were requested to remove affected lots and return product to Boston Scientific. A verification form was provided to monitor effectiveness of the recall notification. Non-reponders will be recontacted.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Quantity affected
22 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2003-01-29
Date posted
2003-02-08
Date terminated
2004-03-10
Location
Natick, MA

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