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Neuroform 3 Microdelivery Stent System; Distributed and manufactured by: Boston Scientific Corporation, Fremont, CA

FDA device recall Z-0482-2011 · posted 2010-11-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for recall
The product may contain manufacturing aids (mandrels) which should not be present in the final product. If the mandrel remains in place, the catheter cannot be loaded over the required guidewire, so cannot be used.
Action taken
Boston Scientific issued an Urgent Customer Notice dated March 1, 2010 to all US customers, with personal delivery by sales representative where applicable outside the US, identifying the affected device. Customers were instructed to return the device for replacement, and to return an acknowledgement form. Customers can contact Deborah Springer at Boston Scientific at 800-845-4598 about this recall.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
NJE
Quantity affected
638 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: Throughout the US and to the countries of: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Ecuador, Spain, France, Great Britain
Date initiated
2010-03-01
Date posted
2010-11-26
Date terminated
2010-11-26
Location
Fremont, CA

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