Date Initiated by Firm |
November 16, 2020 |
Create Date |
December 30, 2020 |
Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
Recall Number |
Z-0758-2021 |
Recall Event ID |
86880 |
510(K)Number |
K974541
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Product Classification |
Stent, ureteral - Product Code FAD
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Product |
Contour VL Variable Length Ureteral Stent Set, UPN M006180155090, M006180156090, M006180156180, M006180156190 |
Code Information |
GTIN 08714729423768: Lots 25928323, 25928324. GTIN 08714729423829: Lots 25928325, 25928326, 25933063, 25933064, 25933065. GTIN 08714729772743: Lot 25965814. GTIN 08714729765837: Lot 25966020. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Boston Scientific Corporation 300 Boston Scientific Way Marlborough MA 01752-1291
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For Additional Information Contact |
Nicole Pshon 763-494-1133
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Trace amounts of metallic debris were found on the stent related to the manufacturing process. The debris was confirmed to be particles of nickel.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process design |
Action |
On November 16, 2020, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Removal letters to affected customers. Customers were informed of the product issue and asked to take the following actions:
- Verify whether you have any product from the affected lots/batches within your inventory
- Immediately cease use or distribution of any remaining unused product from the affected lots/batches
- Segregate affected material and return it to BSC in accordance with removal instructions included in the letter.
- Distributors should forward the notification to their customers
Your local Sales Representative can answer any questions that you may have regarding this notification. |
Quantity in Commerce |
458 units |
Distribution |
Distribution US nationwide and Japan. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = FAD and Original Applicant = BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP.
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