FDA Recall
Terminated
Boston Scientific brand Position Acquisition Module (PAM), a component of Realtime Position Management (RPM) System, Catalog/Model Numbers: 8200010, 8200TWA0
Recall: Z-0064-06
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Initiated February 18, 2005
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0064-06
- Event Number
- 33488
- Firm
- Boston Scientific
- FEI Number
- 3001236349
- Product Code
- DRF
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Other
- Initiated
- February 18, 2005
- Posted
- October 19, 2005
- Terminated
- January 30, 2006
- Address
- 2710 Orchard Pkwy, San Jose, CA, 95134-2012
Description
Boston Scientific brand Position Acquisition Module (PAM), a component of Realtime Position Management (RPM) System, Catalog/Model Numbers: 8200010, 8200TWA0
Reason
The device has the potential for overheating its transformer and has the potential for fire hazard.
Action
The firm sent notification letters to its consignees on 2/18/05 and 5/18/05 via FedEx. On the letter, a service reply form is included to monitor responses and schedule appointments to replace the PAM unit component.
Distribution
Product was released for distribution to 38 consignees in US nationwide. International distribution includes EU and Canada. It did not involve Defense Supply Center, VA or other Federal Government sales/distribution centers.