FDA Recall Terminated

Boston Scientific Ultraflex Tracheobronchial Distal Release Stent System 12mm X 30mm Material Number: M00576550 The stent system is a permanently implanted expandable metal stent designed for palliation of tracheobronchial (TB) strictures. The system consists of a flexible delivery catheter preloaded with an expandable metal stent. The stent is offered in a variety of sizes of different diameters and lengths

Recall: Z-1567-2016 · Initiated March 18, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1567-2016
Event Number
73660
Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
FEI Number
3005099803
Product Code
JCT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
March 18, 2016
Terminated
August 26, 2016
Address
100 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, MA, 01752-1234

Description

Boston Scientific Ultraflex Tracheobronchial Distal Release Stent System 12mm X 30mm Material Number: M00576550 The stent system is a permanently implanted expandable metal stent designed for palliation of tracheobronchial (TB) strictures. The system consists of a flexible delivery catheter preloaded with an expandable metal stent. The stent is offered in a variety of sizes of different diameters and lengths

Reason

Mislabeled: 10mm diameter x 30mm length Ultraflex Tracheobronchial stents were labeled as 12mm diameter x 30mm

Action

Boston Scientific issued notification letters dated March 17, 2016. The notification instructs the customer to check their inventory, 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. Customers with questions should call 866-868-4004. For questions regarding this recall call 508-382-9555.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution to AL, CA, MA, and TX.

Quantity

4 units