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Class 2 Device Recall PT Graphix Magnet JTIP Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating

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 Class 2 Device Recall PT Graphix Magnet JTIP Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coatingsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmMarch 28, 2016
Create DateApril 12, 2016
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on November 07, 2016
Recall NumberZ-1370-2016
Recall Event ID 73719
510(K)NumberK143587 
Product Classification Wire, guide, catheter - Product Code DQX
ProductBoston Scientific, PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile EO, UPN H7491490201MJ2 (Carton Label) ,H7491490201MJo (UPN referenced on the Pouch Label) . Boston Scientific PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating is a steerable guidewire available with a nominal diameter of 0.014 in (0.37 mm) and in nominal lengths of 182 cm. PT Graphix Magnet is available with a shapeable Straight Tip or a preformed "J" Tip. The PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire features a 10 or 38 cm polymer sleeve, coated with ICE Hydrophilic Coating, jacketing the distal tapered core wire. The proximal section of the PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire is coated with a fluorinated polymer.
Code Information Lot: 17971870
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Boston Scientific Corporation
2 Scimed Pl
Maple Grove MN 55311-1565
For Additional Information ContactNicole Pshon
763-494-1556
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		Boston Scientific is voluntarily implementing a Medical Device Recall of one batch of PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewires. Boston Scientific has found that, while the batch is labeled as a J-tip model, the guidewires are straight and do not have the pre-formed J-tip. The most severe injury expected to occur is a limited procedure delay caused by the need to replace the guidewire with one that has
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Process control
ActionBoston Scientific sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated March 28, 2016. The letter was addressed to Cath Lab Materials Manager / Field Action Contact. The letter described the problem and the product affected by the recall. Advised consignees to cease immediately further distribution or use of the product and to notify their customers. They also requested consignees to complete and return "The Reply Verification Tracking Form" For questions contact your local Boston scientific sales Representative of the Boston Scientific Filed Action Center..
Quantity in Commerce47 units
DistributionUS nationwide in the states of ME, LA, and TN
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report
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.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = DQX
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