FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0264-2012 · Initiated November 3, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0264-2012
Event Number
60365
Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
FEI Number
3002095335
Product Code
DRE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
November 3, 2011
Posted
November 21, 2011
Terminated
January 15, 2013
Address
1 Scimed Pl, Maple Grove, MN, 55311-1565

Description

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.

Reason

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.

Action

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.

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.

Quantity

2660