FDA Recall Terminated

Atlantis PV, 8.5F, 15 MHz Peripheral Imaging Catheter: Sterile, R; Sterilized using irradiation. Product Usage: This catheter is a 15 MHz ultrasound imaging catheter intended to operate with an IVUS instrument for diagnostic imaging. It is used with an 8.5F-introducer sheath and a 0.035 guidewire.

Recall: Z-0900-2014 · Initiated January 6, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0900-2014
Event Number
67298
Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
FEI Number
2939204
Product Code
ITX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Equipment maintenance
Initiated
January 6, 2014
Posted
January 30, 2014
Terminated
October 29, 2014
Address
47215 Lakeview Blvd, Fremont, CA, 94538-6530

Description

Atlantis PV, 8.5F, 15 MHz Peripheral Imaging Catheter: Sterile, R; Sterilized using irradiation. Product Usage: This catheter is a 15 MHz ultrasound imaging catheter intended to operate with an IVUS instrument for diagnostic imaging. It is used with an 8.5F-introducer sheath and a 0.035 guidewire.

Reason

Reports of physicians experiencing inability to pass a 0.035" guidewire through the guidewire lumen and exit port at the (proximal) Y-manifold of the imaging catheter.

Action

Boston Scientific sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal letter dated January 14, 2014 to all affected customers by overnight mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete an Account Reply verification Tracking Form in order to received a Return Goods Authorization number for product return. For questions contact your local Sales Representative.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution and Mexico

Quantity

1068 single units