Boston Scientific, FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM, Sterilized using irradiation: 1) 4.00mm x 15mm FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM MonorailTM Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN #H749CBM3400150 Catalogue # CBM340015 & UPN# H749RB4400150 Catalogue # RB440015 2) 4.00mm x 15mm FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM Over-the-Wire Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN # H749CBO3400150, Catalogue # CBO340015 The Flextome Cutting Balloon Device is indicated for dilatation of stenoses in coronary arteries for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion in those circumstances where a high pressure balloon resistant lesion is encountered. In addition, the target lesion should possess the following characteristics: " Discrete (< 15 mm in length), or tubular (10 to 20 mm in length) " Reference vessel diameter (RVD) of 2.00 mm - 4.00 mm " Readily accessible to the device " Light to moderate tortuosity of proximal vessel segment " Nonangulated lesion segment (< 45) " Smooth angiographic contour " Absence of angiographically visible thrombus and/or calcification.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-2138-2013
- Event Number
- 65919
- Firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- FEI Number
- 3002095335
- Product Code
- LIT
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Process change control
- Initiated
- July 31, 2013
- Posted
- September 3, 2013
- Terminated
- January 27, 2015
- Address
- 1 Scimed Pl, Maple Grove, MN, 55311-1565
Description
Boston Scientific, FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM, Sterilized using irradiation: 1) 4.00mm x 15mm FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM MonorailTM Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN #H749CBM3400150 Catalogue # CBM340015 & UPN# H749RB4400150 Catalogue # RB440015 2) 4.00mm x 15mm FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM Over-the-Wire Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN # H749CBO3400150, Catalogue # CBO340015 The Flextome Cutting Balloon Device is indicated for dilatation of stenoses in coronary arteries for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion in those circumstances where a high pressure balloon resistant lesion is encountered. In addition, the target lesion should possess the following characteristics: " Discrete (< 15 mm in length), or tubular (10 to 20 mm in length) " Reference vessel diameter (RVD) of 2.00 mm - 4.00 mm " Readily accessible to the device " Light to moderate tortuosity of proximal vessel segment " Nonangulated lesion segment (< 45) " Smooth angiographic contour " Absence of angiographically visible thrombus and/or calcification.
Boston Scientific is initiating a recall removal of the 4.0mm x 15mm size of Small Peripheral Cutting Balloon (Monorail and Over-the-Wire) Microsurgical Dilatation Devices and Flextome Cutting Balloon (Monorail and Over-the-Wire) Microsurgical Dilation Devices. Boston Scientific has determined that users may experience significant difficulty or inability to remove the protector cap from the devic
Boston Scientific sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal letter dated July 30, 2013, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were advised that further distribution or use of the product should cease immediately, and to segregate the product and return it to Boston Scientific. Consignees were asked to complete and return the "Recall Removal Reply Verification Tracking Form". For questions consignees were instructed to contact their local Sales Representative. For questions regarding this recall call 763-494-2042.
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