Events

Recall of TWISTER PLUS Rotatable Retrieval Device 22mm and 26mm (used in flexible endoscopes as a retrieval device for foreign bodies, such as polyps and food boluses)

According to Department of Health, Therapeutic Goods Administration, this recall involved a device in Australia that was produced by Boston Scientific Pty Ltd.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

Learn more about the data here
  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    RC-2013-RN-01241-1
  • Event Risk Class
    Class II
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-11-22
  • Event Country
    Australia
  • Event Source
    DHTGA
  • Event Source URL
    https://apps.tga.gov.au/Prod/sara/arn-detail.aspx?k=RC-2013-RN-01241-1
  • Notes / Alerts
    Australian data is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Australia.
  • Extra notes in the data
  • Reason
    It has come to the attention of boston scientific that the packages of twister plus may not be fully sealed, affecting the sterility of the device. use of a retrieval device from a package with an open seal may impart a patient risk of infection.
  • Action
    Boston Scientific is advising users to segregate the affected product and return to Boston Scientific for credit.

Device

TWISTER PLUS Rotatable Retrieval Device 22mm and 26mm (used in flexible endoscopes as a retrieval...
  • Model / Serial
    TWISTER PLUS Rotatable Retrieval Device 22mm and 26mm (used in flexible endoscopes as a retrieval device for foreign bodies, such as polyps and food boluses)Catalogue Numbers: 6141 and 6142Material Number: M00561410, M00561411, M00561412, M00561420, M00561421, M00561422Multiple Lot numbers affectedExpiration date: 31 July 2015 to 30 September 2015ARTG Number: 166708
  • Manufacturer
    Boston Scientific Pty Ltd

Manufacturer

Boston Scientific Pty Ltd
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Boston Scientific
  • Manufacturer comment
    “We take a patient-first approach to assessing the applicability of every recall and communicate to regulatory bodies in all geographies where the recalled device is sold,” Boston Scientific said in a statement to ICIJ. “We have coordinated several recalls across many countries in a timely manner,” the company said, adding that it complies with all national laws, which can often vary and require different processes for reporting information or taking action on recalls. The company said it uses a rigorous and uniform process to take action on recalls and that “when we initiate a field action (e.g. recall, safety alert), every customer who has received an affected product receives a communication that includes a letter for the physician.”
  • Source
    DHTGA