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Recall of Device Recall Bionic NAVIGATOR Clinician Programmer Model Number SC71504

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation.

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.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    55190
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1409-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-03-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-04-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-02-29
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=90268
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Stimulator, spinal-cord, totally implanted for pain relief - Product Code LGW
  • Reason
    Toshiba has determined that certain sony battery packs installed in toshiba portable computers can overheat, posing fire hazard to customers. based on toshiba's investigation with sony corporation, they concluded that the battery cells in specific manufacturing lots could be affected.
  • Action
    In a letter dated March 19, 2010 Boston Scientific informed consignees that it determined that certain Sony battery packs installed in Toshiba portable computers can overheat, posing fire hazard to customers, and telling them that they may be in possession of an affected product. They were advised that a Boston Scientific representative will contact them to arrange for an inspection of the Clinician Programmer (SC-7150-4). Until they have determined if the battery pack is affected, consignees were told they can only use their Toshiba portable computer with the original AC adapter power cord supplied with that computer, and were asked to remove the battery pack until its status is determined. Included with the letter was a Reply Verification Tracking Form which consignees were asked to complete the form following the instructions on the form and return to Boston Scientific in the enclosed postage paid return envelope or fax it to (877) 856-3546 by March 31, 2010. If they experience any issues they were told to cease using the Clinician Programmer and contact Boston Scientific's 24-hour Patient Care Hotline at (866) 360-4747. Customers can also contact the Field Action team by phone at (866) 684-7504 or by fax at (877) 856-3546 if they had any questions.

Device

Device Recall Bionic NAVIGATOR Clinician Programmer Model Number SC71504
  • Model / Serial
    SERIAL #'s: 27059297H, 46080743H, 46080918H, 56066331H, 56069528H, 56069671H, 56069673H, 56069686H, 56072440H, 56072655H, 56072666H, 56072674H, 57014750H, 57014755H, 57014757H, 66084643H, 77048447H, 87040459H, 87040630H, 87040942H, 87040947H, 87040951H, 87040957H, 87042729H, 87042732H, 87043106H, 87043119H, 87058615H 87058616H, 87058618H, 87058849H, 87059667H, 87082650H, 87082900H, 87086049H, 87094579H, 87094580H, 87094590H, 87094593H, 87094596H, 87094597H, 87094738H, 96026241Hu, 96026251Hu, 97045074H, 97047825H, 97072474H, 97076337H, 97076339H, 97076666H, 97076671H, 97076770H, 97079617H, 97081025H, 97081842H, X6090220H, X6098238H, X6099082H, X7021190H, X7087236H, Z7014824H, Z7060102H
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Domestically to AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NY, OH, OR, PA, PR, SC, TX, VA, WI Internationally: Italy
  • Product Description
    Bionic NAVIGATOR Clinician Programmer Model Number SC-7150-4
  • Manufacturer
    Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation

Manufacturer

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation, 25155 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia CA 91355-5004
  • 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
    USFDA