FDA Recall Terminated

IntellaTip MiFi XP Asymmetric (N4) Curve 7/110/2.5/8-10 OUS; Material Number: M004EPM4790N40; Catalog number: EPM4790N4; Cardiac: The IntellaTip MiFi XP Catheter is indicated for interruption of accessory atrioventricular conduction pathways associated with tachycardia, for treatment of AV nodal reentrant tachycardia, for treatment of atrial flutter tachycardia, and for creation of complete AV block in patients with a rapid ventricular response to an atrial arrhythmia typically chronic, drug refractory atrial fibrillation.

Recall: Z-0463-2016 · Initiated November 20, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0463-2016
Event Number
72721
Firm
Boston Scientific Corp
FEI Number
3001236349
Product Code
OAD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 20, 2015
Terminated
November 27, 2019
Address
150 Baytech Dr, San Jose, CA, 95134-2302

Description

IntellaTip MiFi XP Asymmetric (N4) Curve 7/110/2.5/8-10 OUS; Material Number: M004EPM4790N40; Catalog number: EPM4790N4; Cardiac: The IntellaTip MiFi XP Catheter is indicated for interruption of accessory atrioventricular conduction pathways associated with tachycardia, for treatment of AV nodal reentrant tachycardia, for treatment of atrial flutter tachycardia, and for creation of complete AV block in patients with a rapid ventricular response to an atrial arrhythmia typically chronic, drug refractory atrial fibrillation.

Reason

During routine monitoring of complaints, BSC noted that the IntellaTip MiFi XP N4 complaint rate for distal tip bends/kinks was above the anticipated rate in BSCs product risk documentation.

Action

Boston Scientific sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal letters to all affected customers dated November 20, 2015 via Fed Ex or other equivalent service. The letter identified the affected products, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to contact their local Sales Representative to answer any questions.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of: PA, FL, IN, MI, TN, AL, IL, KY, MI, TX, OH, MO, MA, MN, ID, AL, TN, VA, CA and internationally to Austria, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, and South Africa.

Quantity

1556 total - all models