FDA Recall Open, Classified

Obsidio Conformable Embolic, Material Numbers (UPN): a) M0013972001010, b) M0013972101010

Recall: Z-1374-2024 · Initiated February 20, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1374-2024
Event Number
94126
Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
FEI Number
3002095335
Product Code
KRD
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
February 20, 2024
Posted
March 27, 2024
Address
1 Scimed Pl, Maple Grove, MN, 55311-1565

Description

Obsidio Conformable Embolic, Material Numbers (UPN): a) M0013972001010, b) M0013972101010

Reason

An investigation determined that delivery of the Obsidio embolic using the aliquot technique for lower gastrointestinal bleeding embolization poses a high risk of bowel ischemia. The most serious and the most common adverse health consequence, reasonably foreseeable to occur, is the need to perform major surgery such as bowel resection and/or diverting colostomy. Therefore, Boston Scientific does not recommend that the aliquot technique be used to deliver the Obsidio device for lower GI bleed embolization procedures.

Action

Boston Scientific issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCT ADVISORY notice to its consignees via FedEx on 02/21/2024. The notice explained the use of the aliquot technique in not recommended for lower GI bleed embolization procedure due to the risk to the patient. The firm directed the consignee to immediately post the notice near the product to ensure the information is easily accessible to all users. For questions, please contact your local Boston Scientific Representative. Updated recall strategy: All Obsidio accounts were sent an updated Product Advisory, which includes the Customer Cover Letter, Customer Advisory Letter and Sample RVTF, to inform physicians of updated IFU warnings and instruction regarding delivery techniques. The customer notifications were sent on Friday, October 11, 2024, via delivery using Fed Ex, DHL or other equivalent service. Accounts are not asked to return affected Obsidio product.

Distribution

US

Quantity

985 units