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Katzen" Infusion Wire, 0.035 in x 180 cm, UPN Product No. M001461930, RED Catalog No. 46-193, Made in USA 8600. Boston S

FDA device recall Z-3053-2011 · posted 2011-08-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for recall
Boston Scientific is voluntarily recalling one lot/batch of Katzen" Infusion Wires because we have identified that the label on the carton and the inner pouch indicated an incorrect device length. The labels indicate a device length of 180cm while the actual device length is 145cm.
Action taken
Boston Scientific sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal" letter dated August 1, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the problem and product being recalled and advised customers to segregate the affected product immediately and return it to Boston Scientific. Boston Scientific requested the completion and return of the Reply Verification Tracking Form. For additional information on this recall call Boston Scientific Quality Systems at (763) 494-1133.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQX
Quantity affected
33
Distribution
(USA) Nationwide distribution including the states of AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, NV, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, and TX.
Date initiated
2011-08-01
Date posted
2011-08-23
Date terminated
2012-08-10
Location
Maple Grove, MN

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