Boston Scientific Corporation Vaxcel Low Profile Port with PASV Valve and 6F Polyurethane Catheter. CATALOG NO. 45-233. Ref. # M001452330. FIRM ON LABEL: Boston Scientific MEDI-TECH. Manufactured for: Boston Scientific Corp., One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537. Manufactured at: 10 Glens Falls Technical Park, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Recall
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Product
Vaxcel Low Profile Port with PASV Valve and 6F Polyurethane Catheter. CATALOG NO. 45-233. Ref. # M001452330. FIRM ON LABEL: Boston Scientific MEDI-TECH. Manufactured for: Boston Scientific Corp., One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537. Manufactured at: 10 Glens Falls Technical Park, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Brand
Boston Scientific Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Cat. No. 45-233, including all lots as follows: 910022, 910022D, 923899, 973167, 974706
Products Sold
Cat. No. 45-233, including all lots as follows: 910022, 910022D, 923899, 973167, 974706
Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling Vaxcel Low Profile Port with PASV Valve and 6F Polyurethane Catheter. CATALOG NO. 45-233. Ref. # due to Potential separation of the port base from the port cover after implantation.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential separation of the port base from the port cover after implantation.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Letters sent 3/11/2005 via Federal Express to hospitals receiving affected product. Customers instructed to remove/return product, notify physicians, evaluate patients and explant devices whenever possible.
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