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Class 2 Device Recall IMAGER II UROLOGY TORQUE CATHETER

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  Class 2 Device Recall IMAGER II UROLOGY TORQUE CATHETER see related information
Date Initiated by Firm October 22, 2009
Date Posted January 21, 2010
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on December 12, 2011
Recall Number Z-0337-2010
Recall Event ID 53704
510(K)Number K011965  
Product Classification Catheter, urological - Product Code KOD
Product Imager" II Urology Torque Catheter, Sterilized with ethylene oxide gas, Manufactured for Boston Scientific Corporation, One Boston scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537, USA, Made in Ireland, Unit 7,8 & 9 Annacotty Business Park, Annocotty, Co. Limerick, Ireland:
Product Description and Material/UPN/Catalog Number
Imager" II Catheters C2, 5Fr, 65cm M0064003010 (inner pouch)
M0064003011 (outer box);
Imager" II Catheters Straight, 5Fr, 65cm M0064003020 (inner pouch)
M0064003021 (outer box) and
Imager" II Catheters Bern, 5Fr, 65cm M0064003030 (inner pouch)
M0064003031 (outer box)

The Imager II Urology Torque Catheter is single lumen, torqueable catheter that is offered with one of a variety of tip configurations, each uniquely designed to facilitate access to the urinary tract. This device is made of a bio-compatible polymer reinforced with a stainless steal braided wire with one hole at the distal tip and a luer lock hub is attached to the proximal end. The catheter may be used with a guidewire up to .038 in. diameter.
Code Information Lot/Batch No.  57271 57616 57269 and 57613. 
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Boston Scientific Corporation
1 Scimed Pl
Maple Grove MN 55311-1565
For Additional Information Contact
763-494-1700
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 The sterile barrier in the packaging (pouch) that contains the catheter may be breached. The breach of sterility could lead to a contamination of the device with subsequent transfer of infectious agents to the patient.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Packaging process control
Action Two Boston Scientific "Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall" letters were sent to consignees on October 29, 2009. The letters described the problem and the affected product. Consignees were instructed to cease use and distribution of the product and to complete and return the Account Reply Verification Tracking Form. The first letter with the heading, "Boston Scientific IMAGER II Angiographic Catheter (Peripheral Intervention)", was addressed to the Risk Manager/Field Action Contact. The second letter with the heading, "Imager II Urology Torque Catheters" was addressed to the Risk/Materials Manager. Direct questions about the recall to your local Sales Representative or Boston Scientific Corporation by calling at 1-763-494-1700.
Quantity in Commerce 74 boxes (5/box) US; 18 boxes (5/box) OUS
Distribution Worldwide Distribution -- United States (AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO,CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO,MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV and WI), United Arab Emir., Dutch Antilles, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovakia, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Trinidad, Tobago, Taiwan, and South Africa.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC 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) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = KOD and Original Applicant = BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP.
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