FDA Recall Terminated

Boston Scientific Microvasive Radial Jaw 3 Single-Use Maximum Capacity Biopsy Forceps Needle, 240 cm length, 3.3 mm Jaw Outside Diameter. Each device is pakaged in a Tyvek laminate pouch. The pouch assemblies are packaged in a five-pack product box.

Recall: Z-0562-03 · Initiated September 3, 2002

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0562-03
Event Number
25510
Firm
Symbiosis Corp.
FEI Number
1051710
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
September 3, 2002
Posted
February 21, 2003
Terminated
April 15, 2008
Address
8600 NW 41th Street, Miami, FL, 33166

Description

Boston Scientific Microvasive Radial Jaw 3 Single-Use Maximum Capacity Biopsy Forceps Needle, 240 cm length, 3.3 mm Jaw Outside Diameter. Each device is pakaged in a Tyvek laminate pouch. The pouch assemblies are packaged in a five-pack product box.

Reason

Product does not have the needle component as part of the jaw assembly.

Action

The firm forwarded recall letters and response forms via Federal Express to Risk Managers at hospitals on 9/3/2002. Accounts were asked to return product by first calling 1-800-862-1284.

Distribution

Product was distributed to 29 hospital accounts nationwide. There were no intenational, govenment or military accounts.

Quantity

155/5-pack