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Vaxcel Plastic Low Profile Port (non-valved) chest port, with 6Fr Polyurethane Catheter, Catalog 45-333, Material #M0014

FDA device recall Z-0944-05 · posted 2005-06-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for recall
Potential for port housing separation after implantation.
Action taken
A recall package issued to direct accounts on 6/8/05. Hospitals are instructed to return product in inventory, notify physicians, evaluate patients and explant devices whenever possible.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LLD
Distribution
Product shipped to 56 medical facilities throughout the U.S.
Date initiated
2005-06-08
Date posted
2005-06-30
Date terminated
2007-02-15
Location
Natick, MA

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