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Class 2 Device Recall Flexima Biliary Catheter System |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
July 01, 2009 |
Date Posted |
August 27, 2009 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on December 02, 2011 |
Recall Number |
Z-1901-2009 |
Recall Event ID |
52717 |
510(K)Number |
K023870
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Product Classification |
Catheter, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
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Product |
Boston Scientific (1) Flexima Regular Biliary Catheter System with RO Marker, 8 FR (2.7 mm) with Glidex hydrogel Coating Locking Pigtail and Radiopaque Marker, REF /Catalog No. 27-260 UPN; M001272600, Use before 2011-11, Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide Gas, Single Use Only, Made in USA 780 Brookside Drive, Spencer, IN 47460-1080.
The catheter is designed for external and internal percutaneous drainage of the biliary system. |
Code Information |
Lot Number: 12203269. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 Scimed Pl Maple Grove MN 55311-1565
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For Additional Information Contact |
763-494-1700
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Boston Scientific is initiating a recall of a single batch/lot of this product. We received a report that the labeling on the device does not match the labeling on the product packaging. Specifically, the packaging pouch for the product and outer carton labeling reflect that the device is a Flexima Biliary Catheter, which is correct, but the heat shrink inscription directly below the hub on the
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Labeling mix-ups |
Action |
Boston Scientific issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall -Immediate Action Required" letter dated July 1, 2009. The letter was addressed to Risk Manger / Field Action Contact describing the problem and units affected and that further distribution or use of affected product should cease immediately. The Reply Verification Tracking Form enclosed with the letter was requested to be completed and returned.
For further information, contact Boston Scientific at 1-508-683-6036. |
Quantity in Commerce |
79 units (1 box = 1 unit) |
Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution -- United States (AZ, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, MI, MT, NE, NC, OH and WI), Spain, Finland and Netherlands. |
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 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = FGE and Original Applicant = BOSTON SCIENTIFIC/MEDI-TECH
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