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Impulse 5F 145 (degree) Multipack Angiographic Catheters, Catalog Number H749163913011

FDA device recall Z-0729-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Scimed
Reason for recall
Some of the catheters may have yellow foreign material in their pigtail tips. The foreign material in the device could cause a stroke or significant damage to organs other than the brain.
Action taken
Consignees were sent a recall letter dated February 13, 2004. The letter requested that consignees discontinue use of the recalled catheters and return them.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQO
Quantity affected
11 catheters
Distribution
The product was shipped to consignees in Florida in the United States.
Date initiated
2004-02-13
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2006-12-28
Location
Maple Grove, MN

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