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Boston Scientific Radial Jaw Large Capacity Biopsy Forceps with Needle, Sterile, 240 mm. Box of 20 UPN Number: M00513331

FDA device recall Z-0117-2008 · posted 2007-10-31 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for recall
Device lacked manufacturing finishing process resulting in endoscope damage.
Action taken
Boston Scientific notified accounts by letter on 8/28/07 by Federal Express Priority mail. Accounts are requested to remove product from inventory and return product.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
FFF
Quantity affected
640 boxes
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Sweden, and South Africa.
Date initiated
2007-08-28
Date posted
2007-10-31
Date terminated
2008-07-10
Location
Marlborough, MA

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