Class 2 Device Recall Boston Scientific EndoVive 24F (8 mm) Safety PEG Kit

• Date Initiated by Firm: May 05, 2009
• Create Date: June 25, 2015
• Recall Status: Terminated on October 13, 2010
• Recall Number: Z-1626-2009
• Recall Event ID: 52189
• 510(K)Number: K031538
• Product Classification: Tubes, gastrointestinal (and accessories) - Product Code KNT
• Product: Boston Scientific EndoVive 24F (8 mm) Safety PEG Kit, Push Method for use with sterile Xylocaine ampule, latex free, sterile, Boston Scientific Corp., Natick, MA; Cat. no./REF 6649, inner pouch UPN M00566490 and outer carton UPN M00566491. The devices are indicated for providing nutrition directly into the stomach in adult and pediatric patients who are unable to consume nutrition by conventional means.
• Code Information: M00566490, Lot Numbers: 18893672, 11942231 and 12163810; and M00566491, Lot Numbers: 11934737 and 11996717.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Corp; 780 Brookside Dr; Spencer IN 47460-1080
• For Additional Information Contact: 508-683-4678
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The user may be unable to pass the device over the guidewire for placement in the patient, resulting in an inability to use the device.
• FDA Determined Cause: Process control
• Action: Boston Scientific Corporation issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall - Immediate Action Required" notice dated May 5, 2009 as follow-up to their "Recall of the Safety and Standard Push PEG Kits" dated December 30, 2008. The notice outlined the issue and Consignees were instructed to locate and return all affected product to the firm. In addition, the firm requests that users complete and return a Reply Verification Tracking Form via fax to 1-508-683-5578. For further questions, contact the Boston Scientific Corporation Field Action Team by phone at 1-508-683-4678.
• Quantity in Commerce: 140
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution -- United States, India, Japan and Slovenia.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = KNT