Boston Scientific Corporation 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 (ou Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

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.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

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.