Class 2 Device Recall Ultraflex Esophageal Stent System

• Date Initiated by Firm: May 17, 2010
• Date Posted: June 25, 2010
• Recall Status: Terminated on October 20, 2011
• Recall Number: Z-1861-2010
• Recall Event ID: 55784
• 510(K)Number: K032930
• Product Classification: Prosthesis, esophageal - Product Code ESW
• Product: Ultraflex Esophageal Stent System. Covered - Distal Release - 18/23/10/7. Catalog Number M00513730. Single Use, Rx only. Boston Scientific, Natick, MA 01760. Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal structures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors only and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas.
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• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Corporation; 100 Boston Scientific Way; Marlborough MA 01752-1234
• For Additional Information Contact: same; 508-683-8000
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Suture related device failures during deployment and repositioning of the stent
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: Boston Scientific issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall - Immediate Action Required" notification dated May 17, 2010 to U.S. Distributors stating that use and distribution of products should cease immediately and return all affected product to the firm for replacement. Distributors were asked to complete and return reply a verification tracking form. For further information, contact Boston Scientific at 1-866-868-4004.
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - Only US distributed product is affected by recall
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = ESW