FDA Recall Terminated

Boston Scientific Expect Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle, 22GA (0.72 mm) sterile, UPN M00550011, 5 pack, 428 Technology Drive East, Menomonie, WI. Designed to sample targeted submucosal and extramural gastrointestinal lesions through the accessory channel of a curvilinear echoendoscope.

Recall: Z-0811-2011 · Initiated October 20, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0811-2011
Event Number
57317
Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
FEI Number
3005099803
Product Code
FCG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 20, 2010
Posted
December 27, 2010
Terminated
August 3, 2011
Address
100 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, MA, 01752-1234

Description

Boston Scientific Expect Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle, 22GA (0.72 mm) sterile, UPN M00550011, 5 pack, 428 Technology Drive East, Menomonie, WI. Designed to sample targeted submucosal and extramural gastrointestinal lesions through the accessory channel of a curvilinear echoendoscope.

Reason

The firm has received a high number of complaints related to difficulty advancing and/or retracting the needle.

Action

"Urgent Medical Device Recall - Immediate Action Required" notification letters were sent via Federal Express Priority mail on October 20, 2010. The letters identified the affected product and stated the reason for the recall. The notification instructs the account to immediately discontinue use of, remove any affected product from their inventory, and return it to Boston Scientific. The notification also requests the completion of a Reply Verification Tracking Form as a method of documenting the presence or absence of affected product from their inventory.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US and Canada.

Quantity

567 all products.