Boston Scientific, Ultra-thin" Diamond" Balloon Dilatation Catheters, M001164040 (DT/3-4/5/40, 16-404), M001164360 (DT/5

FDA device recall Z-1210-2010 · posted 2010-03-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Boston Scientific Corporation

Reason for recall

Boston Scientific Corporation is conducting a Medical Device Recall Removal of specific lots/batches of the Blue Max and Ultrathin Diamond Balloon Dilatation Catheters. Boston Scientific has determined that, the sterile barrier in the catheter packaging (i.e. outer pouch side seal) of the affected products may be compromised. An undetected breach in sterility of the outer pouch may lead to contami

Action taken

Two "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL REMOVAL -IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED" letters dated February 17, 2010 and February 18, 2010 were sent to the customers. The letters described the Action Description, Affected Product and Recall Instructions. The customers should immediately discontinue use of and remove all affected recalled product from your inventory, segregate the product in a secure location for return to Boston Scientific, complete and return the enclosed Account Reply Verification Tracking Form (even if you do not have any product to return) -fax to: Customer Service Call Center (866) 213-1806, and package/ship the recalled product per instructions. Your local sales Representative can answer any questions that you may have regarding this Recall Removal. If you have any question, please contact (763) 494-7971.

Root cause

Packaging

Status

Terminated

Product code

FGE

Quantity affected

99

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA-AL, CA, FL, IL, MI, MS, NJ, NY, NC, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, WI, and CANADA, JAPAN, GREAT BRITAIN, NETHERLANDS.

Date initiated

2010-02-18

Date posted

2010-03-25

Date terminated

2011-12-10

Location

Maple Grove, MN

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