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Boston Scientific Wiseguide Guide Catheter 7F, .076 '', Femoral Approach, Manufactured for Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc

FDA device recall Z-1102-06 · posted 2006-06-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific
Reason for recall
Gaps were identified between polymer segments on the 7F Wiseguide Guide Catheter in which the PTFE was not properly laminated to the braid of the catheter. This delamination of the PTFE from the braid could compromise the device delivery.
Action taken
Affected customers were mailed an Urgent Medical Device Recall or Correction - Immediate Action Required letter, dated 05/22/2006. The letter describes the issue, states to immediately discontinue use of and segregate recalled product, provides instructions to ship product back to Boston Scientific and asks for the Reply Verification Tracking Form to be faxed to Boston Scientific in acknowledgement.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQY
Quantity affected
75
Distribution
Nationwide- States of AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, KS, MI, NV, OK, TX, VA.
Date initiated
2006-05-22
Date posted
2006-06-10
Date terminated
2006-12-30
Location
Maple Grove, MN

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