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RunWay 6F Cardiovascular Guide Catheter.

FDA device recall Z-0454-05 · posted 2005-01-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Scimed
Reason for recall
The Runway guide catheter do not meet internal product specifications. Specifically, the affected catheters have exposed or protruding braid wires in the inner lumen of the catheter tip. This condition could have the potential to damage a POBA or Stent Delivery System balloon
Action taken
On 10/29/04 the Boston Scientific Sales force was notified via voice mail of the recall. Sales personnel were told to contact their accounts/customers by the end of the business day on 11/02/04. Accounts/customers were to receive written notice of the recall via Fed Ex on Monday 11/01/04. Sales Personnel are to ensure that accounts/customers got notice of the recall, understand instructions and are taking appropriate steps. Catheters are to be returned to Boston Scientific Corporation, Quincy, MA.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQY
Quantity affected
76,984
Distribution
Throughout United States and into 15 other countries.
Date initiated
2004-10-29
Date posted
2005-01-28
Date terminated
2006-11-10
Location
Maple Grove, MN

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC 6F RUNWAY GUIDE CATHETER (K033441)Boston Scientific Corp2003-11-21