BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Boston Scientific ACUITY Pro Coronary Sinus Guide Catheter, 9 Fr. Model 8104, 8105, 8106, 8107, 8108, 8109, 8110, 8111, 8112, 8113, 8114, 8115, 8116, 8117, 8118, and 8119. The ACUITY Pro Lead Delivery System is designed for venous use to aid in the selective placement of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantable venous leads in the cardiac vasculature. The catheter shafts are comprised of a PTFE inner liner, a reinforcing layer of stainless steel braid, and an outer polymer jacket. The distal end has a radiopaque polymer tip, while the proximal end has a hub with flush luer fitting to allow flush, contrast injection and aspiration polymer .

    Recall: Z-0588-2016 · Initiated November 25, 2015

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0588-2016
    Event Number
    72739
    Firm
    Boston Scientific Corporation
    FEI Number
    2124215
    Product Code
    DQY
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    November 25, 2015
    Posted
    January 5, 2016
    Terminated
    April 8, 2016
    Address
    4100 Hamline Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, 55112-5700

    Description

    Boston Scientific ACUITY Pro Coronary Sinus Guide Catheter, 9 Fr. Model 8104, 8105, 8106, 8107, 8108, 8109, 8110, 8111, 8112, 8113, 8114, 8115, 8116, 8117, 8118, and 8119. The ACUITY Pro Lead Delivery System is designed for venous use to aid in the selective placement of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantable venous leads in the cardiac vasculature. The catheter shafts are comprised of a PTFE inner liner, a reinforcing layer of stainless steel braid, and an outer polymer jacket. The distal end has a radiopaque polymer tip, while the proximal end has a hub with flush luer fitting to allow flush, contrast injection and aspiration polymer .

    Reason

    Potential for separation of the proximal handle from the shaft.

    Action

    Boston Scientific personnel began retrieving product from hospital shelves on November 25, 2015. The hospital was given a Medical Device Retrieval letter. The letter provided the reason for product retrieval, identified affected product, asked for product to be segregated to ensure that it will not be used, and to contact Boston Scientific for a return authorization number to ship product back to Boston Scientific. A Certificate of Removal was asked to be completed and emailed to [email protected] Questions can be addressed to Technical Services at 1-800-227-3422.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Thailand.

    Quantity

    900 units