FDA Recall Terminated

Boston Scientific EndoVive 20F (6.7 mm) Safety PEG Kit, Push Method for use with pre-filled lidocaine syringe, latex free, sterile, Boston Scientific Corp., Natick, MA; Cat. no./REF 6673, inner pouch UPN M00566730 and outer carton UPN M00566731. The devices are indicated for providing nutrition directly into the stomach in adult and pediatric patients who are unable to consume nutrition by conventional means.

Recall: Z-0914-2009 · Initiated December 30, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0914-2009
Event Number
50749
Firm
Boston Scientific Corp
FEI Number
1828132
Product Code
KNT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 30, 2008
Posted
January 28, 2009
Terminated
October 30, 2009
Address
780 Brookside Dr, Spencer, IN, 47460-1080

Description

Boston Scientific EndoVive 20F (6.7 mm) Safety PEG Kit, Push Method for use with pre-filled lidocaine syringe, latex free, sterile, Boston Scientific Corp., Natick, MA; Cat. no./REF 6673, inner pouch UPN M00566730 and outer carton UPN M00566731. The devices are indicated for providing nutrition directly into the stomach in adult and pediatric patients who are unable to consume nutrition by conventional means.

Reason

The user may be unable to pass the device over the guidewire for placement in the patient, resulting in an inability to use the device.

Action

Consignees were notified by "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated 12/30/08. The letter described the problem with the product, instructed customers to determine whether they store these products in the outer carton or the inner pouch at their facility, to locate all affected products, and to return them to the firm. For additional information, contact Boston Scientific Corporation at 1-508-683-4678.

Distribution

Nationwide.

Quantity

2460 of all products