Recall Z-2231-2023

Reason for recall

Manufactured with the incorrect component may result in lower power output and degradation or dimming of the aiming beam, leading to reduced efficiency of fiber performance. Continued use may cause overheating of the fiber connector, which could result in a burn, if touched

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

Boston Scientific issued Urgent Medical Device Product Removal letter dated May 25, 2023. via Fed'X. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Further distribution or use of any remaining product affected by this removal should cease immediately. Please read the rest of this letter carefully and immediately post this information in a visible location near the affected products to ensure this information is readily accessible to all handlers and users of the device. Share this notice with any health care professional within your organization and with any organization where the affected devices may have been transferred. If you are a distributor, this notification must be forwarded to your customers to ensure notification of this product removal is carried out to the end-user level. If you are a facility that has sent products to another hospital or a facility within your network, ensure this notification is forwarded to them. Please read carefully through the Removal Instructions included with this notification. Your local sales representative can answer any questions you may have regarding this notification. The Reply Verification Tracking Form (RVTF) enclosed with this Removal Notice must be completed and returned even if you do not have any units from affected lots. 1. Immediately discontinue use and segregate affected product. 2. Complete and return the RVTF to get a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number. Indicate the quantity of SINGLE units you will be returning for credit If you have product that is listed in Table 1 (Affected Products) that is not included on your RVTF, provide the material number, lot number, and quantity you intend to return on your RVTF Return the RVTF via: Email: BSCFieldActionCenter@bsci.com or Fax: BSC Field Action Center 1-763-415-7708 3. Once Boston Scientific receives your completed RVTF, you will be contacted within 2 business days and provided an RGA number for product return. and ship affected p