FDA Recall Open, Classified

EKOS Control Unit 4.0 console, a component of the EKOS Control System 4.0, which is a component of the EkoSonic Endovascular System.

Recall: Z-0149-2023 · Initiated October 13, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0149-2023
Event Number
90984
Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
FEI Number
3002095335
Product Code
QEY
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
October 13, 2022
Posted
October 28, 2022
Address
1 Scimed Pl, Maple Grove, MN, 55311-1565

Description

EKOS Control Unit 4.0 console, a component of the EKOS Control System 4.0, which is a component of the EkoSonic Endovascular System.

Reason

Consoles were shipped without an instruction for use (IFU) or with the incorrect IFU.

Action

The recalling firm issued customer letters dated 10/13/2022 via FedEx overnight delivery on 10/13/2022 informing the customer certain serial numbers of the control units were shipped without an instruction for use (IFU) or contained an incorrect IFU. The customer was requested to complete and return the acknowledgment form to indicate receipt of the letter and the EKOS Control Unit 4.0 Instructions for Use (IFU). If the customer is a distributor, they are to follow the attached instructions (complete and return the acknowledgment form and place the provided IFU with their EKOS Control Unit 4.0 Console) and forward the notification to their customers. If the customer is a facility that has sent products to another hospital within their network, they are to follow the same attached instructions and ensure the notification is forwarded to the other hospitals if necessary.

Distribution

Distribution was made to CA, IL, KY, OH, OK, RI, TX. There was no government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Chile and Hong Kong.

Quantity

16 consoles