FDA Recall Terminated

Boston Scientific, LeVeen Needle Electrode, 15 cm, 5.0 cm, sterile; REF M001262160. For tissue coagulation.

Recall: Z-1876-2009 · Initiated July 6, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1876-2009
Event Number
52659
Firm
Boston Scientific Corp
FEI Number
1828132
Product Code
GEI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
July 6, 2009
Posted
September 9, 2009
Terminated
October 8, 2010
Address
780 Brookside Dr, Spencer, IN, 47460-1080

Description

Boston Scientific, LeVeen Needle Electrode, 15 cm, 5.0 cm, sterile; REF M001262160. For tissue coagulation.

Reason

The tines may detach from the core wire during use, which may result in bleeding or soft tissue trauma requiring medical intervention.

Action

Boston Scientific notified consignees by letter dated 7/6/09 and instructed to cease using and to return the products, and to complete and return a reply form.

Distribution

Nationwide.

Quantity

2,774