Medical Device Recall: Z-0031-2009

FDA Recalls dataset · Firm: Boston Scientific Corporation · Status: Terminated

Recall Action Class: N/A Date Initiated: 2008-08-25 Recall record compiled from public FDA source records.

Recall Parameters & Description

Normalized public record details for FDA recall code Z-0031-2009.

Recall Res Number
Z-0031-2009
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer
FEI Number
3002095335
Recall Status
Terminated
Recall Classification
N/A
Date Initiated
2008-08-25
Date Posted
2008-10-02
Date Terminated
2011-12-10
Product Code
DQX
Event Number
49462
Product Quantity
35
Product Description Platinum Plus" LT , REF 46-602, UPN M001466020, LT/0.018/260, Sterilized with ethylene oxide gas, Rx only, Legal Manufacturer Boston Scientific Corporation, One Boston scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537, Made in USA: 8600 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33166-6202. The Platinum Plus" Guidewire facilitates placement of a catheter during diagnostic or interventional intravascular procedures. The wire can be torqued to facilitate navigation through tortuous arteries and/or avoid unwanted side branches.

Reason for Recall Boston Scientific is initiating a voluntary recall of the Platinum Plus" Guidewire (peripheral). BSC has received reports that product may be labeled as a 260 CM long guidewire when the actual packaged device is a 180 CM long guidewire and the product may be labeled as a 180 CM long guidewire when the actual packaged device is a 260 CM long guidewire. There is no expected potential for injury to

Action Details A "Boston Scientific Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall or Correction - Immediate Action Required" letter dated 8/25/08 was sent to each affected account (To The Hospital Field Action Contact). The letter includes the customer steps for recall, a complete listing of all product batches/lots being recalled, the Reply Verification Tracking Form(s), and a return shipping label. Contact Boston Scientific Corporation at 1-763-494-1700 for assistance.

Distribution Pattern USA: CA FL GA IL IN LA MN MO NJ NV NY OH PA TN TX UT WA WI and WV OUS: France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and the Netherlands.

Code Information / Serial Numbers Lot # 11574628

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