Boston Scientific Corporation Boston Scientific Equalizer Balloon Catheter, Order No./REF 17-108 (M001171080). EQL/27/7/2/100. Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. Single Use Only. Legal Manufacturer Boston Scientific Cork Ltd., Business and Technology Park, Model Farm Rd, Cork, Ireland. Recall
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Boston Scientific Equalizer Balloon Catheter, Order No./REF 17-108 (M001171080). EQL/27/7/2/100. Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. Single Use Only. Legal Manufacturer Boston Scientific Cork Ltd., Business and Technology Park, Model Farm Rd, Cork, Ireland.
Brand
Boston Scientific Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot: 11624018, 11624019, 11638187, 11643049, 11643050, 11657067, 11686940, 11712547, 11721526, 11735828, 11740301, 11747702, 11750848, 11785940, 11788316, 11788317, 11803308, 11803309, 11825804, 11825805, 11875441, 11880429, 11884123, 11889229, 11889231, 11892721, 11902172, 11955040, 11960757, 11973983, 11975227, 11975228, 11981135, 11981137, 11992147, 11996765, 12065122, 12065123, 12084934, 12133497, 12133645, 12147787, 12163202, 12163203, 12189809, 12189810, 12189811, 12195813, 12195814, 12215330, 12227668, 12277652, 12280627, 12293199, 12293420, 12293421, 12315905, 12315906, 12315907, 12325752, 12329910, 12347602, 12347604, 12363753, 12397167, 12424299, 12442596, 12459664, 12490330, 12490331, 12494202, 12523132, 12523133, 12523134, 12530895, 12535287, 12535288, 12546340, 12546341, 12546342, 12556161, 12556162, 12567441, 12567442, 12577711, 12577712, 12577713, 12582627, 12617288, 12617289, 12617290, 12622441, 12622442, 12625396, 12625397, 12702153, 12709943, 12709944, 12709945, 12714571, 12720334.
Products Sold
Lot: 11624018, 11624019, 11638187, 11643049, 11643050, 11657067, 11686940, 11712547, 11721526, 11735828, 11740301, 11747702, 11750848, 11785940, 11788316, 11788317, 11803308, 11803309, 11825804, 11825805, 11875441, 11880429, 11884123, 11889229, 11889231, 11892721, 11902172, 11955040, 11960757, 11973983, 11975227, 11975228, 11981135, 11981137, 11992147, 11996765, 12065122, 12065123, 12084934, 12133497, 12133645, 12147787, 12163202, 12163203, 12189809, 12189810, 12189811, 12195813, 12195814, 12215330, 12227668, 12277652, 12280627, 12293199, 12293420, 12293421, 12315905, 12315906, 12315907, 12325752, 12329910, 12347602, 12347604, 12363753, 12397167, 12424299, 12442596, 12459664, 12490330, 12490331, 12494202, 12523132, 12523133, 12523134, 12530895, 12535287, 12535288, 12546340, 12546341, 12546342, 12556161, 12556162, 12567441, 12567442, 12577711, 12577712, 12577713, 12582627, 12617288, 12617289, 12617290, 12622441, 12622442, 12625396, 12625397, 12702153, 12709943, 12709944, 12709945, 12714571, 12720334.
Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling Boston Scientific Equalizer Balloon Catheter, Order No./REF 17-108 (M001171080). EQL/27/7/2/100. S due to Boston Scientific is initiating a Recall Removal of numerous batches/lots of Equalizer Occlusion Balloon Catheter because the sterile barrier in the p. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Boston Scientific is initiating a Recall Removal of numerous batches/lots of Equalizer Occlusion Balloon Catheter because the sterile barrier in the packaging of the affected product may be compromised. The outer pouch seal may be breached. If a compromised seal is not detected and a sterility-compromised catheter is used clinically, there is a risk of adverse health consequences.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal letter dated 09/29/2009 was sent to affected facilities and addressed to Risk Manager / Field Action Contact, beginning 09/29/2009. The letter explained the issue and identified product. Customers were asked to identify affected product within their inventory, segregate it and immediately return it to Boston Scientific. Customers will receive replacements for all recalled product that is returned. Customers were also to fax back to Boston Scientific the Reply Verification Tracking Form. Questions regarding this Recall Removal are directed to the local Sales Representative.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, PR
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