Boston Scientific Corp Boston Scientific brand Microbiology Specimen Brush, single use, sterile, 220 cm, package of 10 brushes; Catalog No. 1640, Order No. M00516401. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Boston Scientific brand Microbiology Specimen Brush, single use, sterile, 220 cm, package of 10 brushes; Catalog No. 1640, Order No. M00516401.
Brand
Boston Scientific Corp
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 7669915, 7731928, 7809849 and 7580900.
Products Sold
Lots 7669915, 7731928, 7809849 and 7580900.
Boston Scientific Corp is recalling Boston Scientific brand Microbiology Specimen Brush, single use, sterile, 220 cm, package of 10 bru due to The patient sample may become contaminated because the wax plug, intended to protect the sample from contamination during collection, may be missing.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The patient sample may become contaminated because the wax plug, intended to protect the sample from contamination during collection, may be missing.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified via letter dated December 8, 2005.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026