Date Initiated by Firm |
January 29, 2003 |
Date Posted |
February 08, 2003 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on March 10, 2004 |
Recall Number |
Z-0551-03 |
Recall Event ID |
25487 |
510(K)Number |
K970052
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Product |
Boston Scientific/Microvasive Rapid Exchange Retrieval Balloon/8.5 mm balloon Catalog # 4544 |
Code Information |
Lot Number: 5173906 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 Boston Scientific Place Natick MA 01760
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For Additional Information Contact |
Robert T. Miragliuolo 508-652-5186
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Breach in sterile barrrier may compromise sterility
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
Boston Scientific/Microvasive, Natick, MA initiated a voluntary recall by letter dated 1/27/03, and mailed 1/29/03. Accounts were requested to remove affected lots and return product to Boston Scientific. A verification form was provided to monitor effectiveness of the recall notification. Non-reponders will be recontacted. |
Quantity in Commerce |
22 units |
Distribution |
Nationwide |
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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 = and Original Applicant = BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP.
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