FDA Recall Terminated

Excelsior SL-10 Microcatheter, placed in sterile pouch. Manufactured by Boston Scientific Corporation, Fremont, CA. The ExcelsiorTM SL-10 Microcatheter is intended to assist in the delivery of diagnostic agents, such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents, such as occlusion coils, into the peripheral, coronary, and neurovasculature.

Recall: Z-0627-2009 · Initiated October 7, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0627-2009
Event Number
50139
Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
FEI Number
2939204
Product Code
DQY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Initiated
October 7, 2008
Terminated
March 2, 2010
Address
47900 Bayside Pkwy, Fremont, CA, 94538-6515

Description

Excelsior SL-10 Microcatheter, placed in sterile pouch. Manufactured by Boston Scientific Corporation, Fremont, CA. The ExcelsiorTM SL-10 Microcatheter is intended to assist in the delivery of diagnostic agents, such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents, such as occlusion coils, into the peripheral, coronary, and neurovasculature.

Reason

Packaging issue may result in failure to maintain sterile barrier.

Action

Consignees were notified by letter dated October 7, 2008. The letter identified the issue and affected product. Customers were instructed to: 1.) Discontinue use of and segregate recalled product, 2.) Complete and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form, and 3.) Package/ship the recalled product and send to the Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC). Return the completed Reply Verification Tracking Form via fax (800-836-4804) to the BSC Customer Service Call Center. A follow-up letter dated October 8, 2008 was also issued to customers. The letter notified customers of the correct date range of expiration for product within the scope of the recall which is September 2008 through October 2010. There were no other changes identified in the follow-up letter.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution.

Quantity

21,423 units