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Vaxcel Implantable Vascular Access System - Titanium Mini Port with 7F Polyurethane Catheter. Boston Scientific Catalog

FDA device recall Z-0340-06 · posted 2006-01-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for recall
Device kits contain B. Braun Locking Tearaway Introducer Systems labeled as 7Fr but may contain 8 Fr sheaths.
Action taken
Boston Scientific letter dated 10/28/2005 sent via Federal Express. Customers (hospitals) instructed to remove and return product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LJS
Quantity affected
300 units
Distribution
DOMESTIC: Nationwide distribution. FOREIGN: Spain, France, Italy, Great Britain, Sweden, Jordan
Date initiated
2005-10-28
Date posted
2006-01-06
Date terminated
2007-02-15
Location
Natick, MA

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