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MaxForce TTS High Performance Esophageal Balloon Dilatation Catheter 8mm/24 Fr

FDA device recall Z-0831-03 · posted 2003-05-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for recall
Catheter is mislabeled as 8 mm/24 Fr instead of a 6 mm/18 Fr
Action taken
The firm notified each direct account by letter on 4/29/03 and, via letters of July 3 and July 11, 2003, extended the recall to three additional sizes of the catheter . Users were requested to check inventory, return the products to Boston Scientific and to reply regarding receipt of recall notification and the return of products.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LIT
Quantity affected
27 units
Distribution
CA, CO, IL, FL, HI, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV,
Date initiated
2003-04-29
Date posted
2003-05-15
Date terminated
2004-03-11
Location
Natick, MA

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