FDA Recall Terminated

Boston Scientific Radial Jaw 4 Large Capacity w/Needle Biopsy Forceps UPN/Catalog Number: MOO513330 The Radial Jaw 4 Large Capacity Inner Pouch, 240cm UPN M00513330 is a single unit which is packaged into a Box of 20 units (UPN M00513331), and a Box of 80 units (UPN M00513334). Single packaged units of M00513330 are not sold individually.

Recall: Z-1774-2010 · Initiated May 6, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1774-2010
Event Number
55740
Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
FEI Number
3005099803
Product Code
FCL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
May 6, 2010
Posted
June 4, 2010
Terminated
September 20, 2011
Address
100 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, MA, 01752-1234

Description

Boston Scientific Radial Jaw 4 Large Capacity w/Needle Biopsy Forceps UPN/Catalog Number: MOO513330 The Radial Jaw 4 Large Capacity Inner Pouch, 240cm UPN M00513330 is a single unit which is packaged into a Box of 20 units (UPN M00513331), and a Box of 80 units (UPN M00513334). Single packaged units of M00513330 are not sold individually.

Reason

Clevis may detach from the coil preventing the device to open and/or close. Delays in the procedure may result.

Action

Boston Scientific issued Recall notification letters via Federal Express Priority mail on May 6, 2010. The notification instructs the account 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 as a method of documenting the presence or absence of affected product from their inventory. In the letter, customers with questions are provided with a phone and email at the firm to contact.

Distribution

Nationwide; Panama.