| Date Initiated by Firm | February 14, 2008 |
| Date Posted | August 30, 2008 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on January 08, 2011 |
| Recall Number | Z-1617-2008 |
| Recall Event ID |
47388 |
| PMA Number | P920047 |
| Product Classification |
Cardiac Catheter - Product Code DRF
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| Product | Boston Scientific SteeroCath-T Ablation Catheter. This catheter is indicated for general indications, treatment of supraventricular tachycardia (svt) and ventricular tachycardia (vt). This product in not indicated for use as an ablation catheters indicated for treatment of atrial flutter or for atrial fibrillation. |
| Code Information |
Model Numbers M004EPT63030 (Lot#: 0011058480, 0011118994); M004EPT6303N40 (Lot# 0011106106); and M004EPT6304K20 (Lot# 0011058482) |
| FEI Number |
3001236349
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Boston Scientific Corp
150 Baytech Drive
San Jose
CA
95134
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| For Additional Information Contact | 408-935-3400 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Package sterile barrier may be breached, compromising sterility. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Recall initiated on Feb. 14, 2008, via Urgent Medical Device Recall notification being sent to consignees, along with a reply verification tracking form.
If you have questions or need a copy of the recall notification, contact Deborah J. Springer at 1-408-935-4944 or springed@bsci.com. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 827 units total |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and countries of Saudi Arabia, Spain, Italy, Israel, Denmark, Canada and Australia. |
| 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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