FDA Recall Terminated

AngioJet AVX Thrombectomy Set: UPN 105039-001, Catalog No.105039, Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide. For breaking apart and removing thrombus from vascular system, used with the AngioJet Ultra System in breaking apart and removing thrombus from A-V access conduits.

Recall: Z-2380-2015 · Initiated July 31, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2380-2015
Event Number
71849
Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
FEI Number
3002095335
Product Code
DXE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
July 31, 2015
Posted
August 13, 2015
Terminated
February 5, 2016
Address
1 Scimed Pl, Maple Grove, MN, 55311-1565

Description

AngioJet AVX Thrombectomy Set: UPN 105039-001, Catalog No.105039, Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide. For breaking apart and removing thrombus from vascular system, used with the AngioJet Ultra System in breaking apart and removing thrombus from A-V access conduits.

Reason

AngioJet products were distributed with an incorrect use-by (expiry) date. The correct date is Nov-2015, but the units are labeled with a use-by date of Dec-2015.

Action

Boston Scientific sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal letter dated July 31, 2015, to all affected consignees. The letter described the problem and the affected product. Consignees were advised to segregate the affected product and return it to Boston Scientific. They were also requested consignees to complete and return the Account Reply Verification Tracking Form. Contact your Sales Representative for any questions. For questions regarding this recall call 763-494-1556.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US including AZ, MO, OH and Internationally to GERMANY and SPAIN.

Quantity

total of 9 units