| Date Initiated by Firm | February 21, 2022 |
| Create Date | April 28, 2022 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 18, 2024 |
| Recall Number | Z-1016-2022 |
| Recall Event ID |
89882 |
| 510(K)Number | K190628 |
| Product Classification |
Introducer, catheter - Product Code DYB
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| Product | Empower Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating 21F x 56cm
Model: 668782-100 (US) |
| Code Information |
Lot Numbers: PD01, PD00013140 UDI: 00850004312001 |
| FEI Number |
1000121130
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Freudenberg Medical, Llc 2301 Centennial Blvd Jeffersonville IN 47130-8975
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| For Additional Information Contact | SAME 812-280-2400 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Non-intended glue from the hub/shaft bond on the inside ID of the catheter shaft may cause Embolism leading to
peripheral ischemia |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process control |
| Action | Boston Scientific issued letter dated Feb 2022 -Model 8782 EMPOWER" Introducer Sheath Product Retrieval and MODULAR ATP Clinical Study Temporary Enrollment Suspension. Letter states reason, health risk and action to take:
1. Immediately segregate all affected product to ensure that it will not be used.
2. Your local Field Clinical Engineer will retrieve and return affected product and assist you in completing the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form.
3. Do not enroll new patients into the MODULAR ATP Clinical Study until further communication from Boston Scientific is received.
4. Continue following enrolled patients per protocol.
5. Communicate with your IRB/ EC as required by your site.
BSC recognizes the impact of communications on both you and your patients. We are committed to transparent communication with healthcare professionals to ensure you have timely, relevant information for managing your patients and conduct this clinical study with the highest quality and ethical standards. If you have further questions, please contact Ken Stein, MD, Sr. Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Boston Scientific Rhythm Management |
| Quantity in Commerce | 13 units (US) |
| Distribution | US distribution: GA, OH
Foreign distribution: 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 = DYB
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