Recall Z-0264-2012
Boston Scientific Corporation · initiated November 3, 2011
Product
Boston Scientific Super Sheath and Super Sheath R/O Introducer Sheaths, Sterile EO, Manufactured by Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. 17148-6 Aza Kamekawa, Oaza Hichiya, Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture 883-0062, Japan, Distributed by Boston scientific Corporation One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537 USA. Super Sheath 8F x 11 cm ,038 with Guide Wire BX/10 UPN H7491603508B1, Catalog # 16035-08B. Batch/Lot 11B15B6, 11B23B7, 11B28B9, 11C09BA, 11C16B9, 11C30B9. Super Sheath 8F x 11 cm ,038 without Guide Wire BX/10 , U PN M00115724B1, Catalog # 15-724B1. Batch/Lot 11C07B8. Super Sheath R/O 8 F x 11 cm without Guide Wire BX/10, M00159664B1, Catalog # 15-964B, Batch/Lot 11B01B4, 11B25B6. The device is indicated for use in the introduction of diagnostic and interventional devices inserted into the human vasculature.
Codes / lots: 11B15B6 11B23B7 11B28B9 11C09BA 11C16B9 11C30B9 11C07B8 11B01B4 11B25B6
Reason for recall
Boston Scientific is initiating a medical device recall removal regarding nine lots/batches of Super Sheath and Super Sheath R/O Introducer Sheaths. Boston Scientific was informed through product complaints that the 0.035" ID dilator may be labeled incorrectly as a 0.038" ID dilator.
FDA-determined cause: Packaging process control
Action taken
Boston Scientific sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL REMOVAL -IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED letter dated November 21, 2011. The letter described the product and the problem. Customers were instructed to segregate the affected product immediately and return it to Boston Scientific. Distributors were advised that the recall removal depth is to the hospital level and the recall removal notification should be forwarded to their customers. For questions regarding this recall call 763-494-1133.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0264-2012
- Initiated
- November 3, 2011
- Posted by FDA
- November 21, 2011
- Terminated
- January 15, 2013
- Product code
- DRE – Dilator, Vessel, For Percutaneous Catheterization
- Quantity
- 2660
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WY, WI, and WV and the countries of BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CZECH REPUBLIC, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, IRAQ, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, and UKRAINE.
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation, Maple Grove, MN