FDA Recall Terminated

ArtisanTM 70 cm 2 x 8 Surgical Lead Kit, part number M365SC8216700. 2 x 8 Surgical Paddle Lead Kit: (1) One Paddle Lead (4); Four Suture Sleeves; (2) Lead Position Labels, left and right (Non-Sterile); (1) Device Registration Form/Temporary Patient Identification Card; (1) Manual - Product Usage: The surgical paddle leads function as a component of Boston Scientific s spinal cord stimulator (SCS) systems by delivering electrical stimulation to the nerve structures in the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord, resulting in a inhibition of pain sensation.

Recall: Z-2119-2020 · Initiated April 24, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2119-2020
Event Number
84983
Firm
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
FEI Number
3006630150
Product Code
LGW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling Change Control
Initiated
April 24, 2019
Terminated
January 18, 2022
Address
25155 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia, CA, 91355-5004

Description

ArtisanTM 70 cm 2 x 8 Surgical Lead Kit, part number M365SC8216700. 2 x 8 Surgical Paddle Lead Kit: (1) One Paddle Lead (4); Four Suture Sleeves; (2) Lead Position Labels, left and right (Non-Sterile); (1) Device Registration Form/Temporary Patient Identification Card; (1) Manual - Product Usage: The surgical paddle leads function as a component of Boston Scientific s spinal cord stimulator (SCS) systems by delivering electrical stimulation to the nerve structures in the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord, resulting in a inhibition of pain sensation.

Reason

The firm is initiating a voluntary removal of certain spinal cord stimulation leads, lead extensions, adapters, and deep brain stimulation lead extensions due to the "use by date" displayed on the label which is later than the correct "use by date". No adverse health consequence is expected to occur from this issue.

Action

Customers to the user level are being notified of the recall via letter sent by DHL courier beginning on April 24, 2019. A third-party recalling company is not being used. The Urgent Medical Device Product Removal Letter instructs customers to immediately cease further distribution or use of any remaining product affected by this removal. Customers who identify any affected products within their inventory are instructed to segregate them immediately and return the product(s) to the recalling firm in accordance with enclosed instructions. Customers will receive replacements for all removed products returned to the manufacturer. Customers who are distributors are requested to notify any of their customers who have received the affected product(s). Recipients of the recall notice are requested to pass the notice to any healthcare professional from their organization who needs to be aware and to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred, if appropriate. In addition, it is requested that customers provide the recalling firm with details of any affected devices that have been transferred to other organizations. Customers are requested to email or fax the Reply Verification Tracking Form to the BSC Field Action Center to [email protected] or by fax to 1-866-213-1806. Return of the RVTF is requested even if customers do not have any affected product to return.

Distribution

Distributed OUS only. to 14 countries.

Quantity

2 units