FDA Recall Terminated

Silicone Central Venous Catheter with PASV Valve and Polyester Cuff - 6.6F. Boston Scientific Cat. #CVC661IK M001CVC661IK0. Firm on label: Boston Scientific Corporation, NAMIC Technology Center, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Recall: Z-0341-06 · Initiated October 28, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0341-06
Event Number
33858
Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
FEI Number
3001451463
Product Code
LJS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 28, 2005
Posted
January 6, 2006
Terminated
February 15, 2007
Address
1 Boston Scientific Pl, Natick, MA, 01760-1536

Description

Silicone Central Venous Catheter with PASV Valve and Polyester Cuff - 6.6F. Boston Scientific Cat. #CVC661IK M001CVC661IK0. Firm on label: Boston Scientific Corporation, NAMIC Technology Center, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Reason

Device kits contain B. Braun Locking Tearaway Introducer Systems labeled as 7Fr but may contain 8 Fr sheaths.

Action

Boston Scientific letter dated 10/28/2005 sent via Federal Express. Customers (hospitals) instructed to remove and return product.

Distribution

DOMESTIC: Nationwide distribution. FOREIGN: Spain, France, Italy, Great Britain, Sweden, Jordan

Quantity

434 units