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Boston Scientific Super Sheath and Super Sheath R/O Introducer Sheaths, Sterile EO, Manufactured by Togo Medikit Co., Lt

FDA device recall Z-0264-2012 · posted 2011-11-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for recall
Boston Scientific is initiating a medical device recall removal regarding nine lots/batches of Super Sheath and Super Sheath R/O Introducer Sheaths. Boston Scientific was informed through product complaints that the 0.035" ID dilator may be labeled incorrectly as a 0.038" ID dilator.
Action taken
Boston Scientific sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL REMOVAL -IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED letter dated November 21, 2011. The letter described the product and the problem. Customers were instructed to segregate the affected product immediately and return it to Boston Scientific. Distributors were advised that the recall removal depth is to the hospital level and the recall removal notification should be forwarded to their customers. For questions regarding this recall call 763-494-1133.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DRE
Quantity affected
2660
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WY, WI, and WV and the countries of BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CZECH REP
Date initiated
2011-11-03
Date posted
2011-11-21
Date terminated
2013-01-15
Location
Maple Grove, MN

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