Class 2 Device Recall Boston Scientific HTA Thermal endometrial ablation system

• Date Initiated by Firm: January 24, 2007
• Date Posted: March 31, 2007
• Recall Status: Terminated on December 12, 2007
• Recall Number: Z-0691-2007
• Recall Event ID: 37291
• PMA Number: P000040
• Product Classification: Thermal endometrial ablation system - Product Code MNB
• Product: HTA Console System, 230 Volt , Italian, Product Number: 56001 IO (HTA system is a software-controlled hysteroscopic thermal endometrial ablation system)
• Code Information: Unit Numbers: IN0339JC, IN0340JC,
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Corporation; One Boston Scientific Place; Natick MA 01760-1536
• For Additional Information Contact: Cindy Finney; 508-683-4186
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Defective integrated circuit board could result in loss of the system pump and patient injury (hot fluid 90 degree C into uterus) if in use during the recirculation/heating phase of treatment
• FDA Determined Cause: Other
• Action: Boston Scientific notiifed accounts by letter dated January 24, 2007 via federal Express Mail. Accounts were requested to examine inventory, remove and return product.
• Quantity in Commerce: 2 units
• Distribution: Worldwide-USA, UK, Denmark, Italy, and France
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• PMA Database: PMAs with Product Code = MNB