Events

Recall of Device Recall Boston Scientific RunWay Guide Catheter

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Boston Scientific 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
    67658
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1164-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-03-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-03-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-06-09
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=125921
  • 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
    Catheter, percutaneous - Product Code DQY
  • Reason
    The sterile pouch of the devices from this lot may not be completely sealed and sterility may be compromised. the most common adverse health consequence expected from an unsealed pouch is a transient bacteremia, which may require antibiotic therapy.
  • Action
    Consignees were sent a Boston Scientific "Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal " letter dated March 3, 2014. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. The letter advised consignees to return the affected product and to complete and return the Account Reply Verification Tracking Form. The local Sales Representative can answer any questions that you may have regarding this Recall Removal.

Device

Device Recall Boston Scientific RunWay Guide Catheter
  • Model / Serial
    2013040058
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    TX and Russia
  • Product Description
    Boston Scientific, RunWay Guide Catheter, UPN H749389696640, Catalog Number 38969-664.
  • Manufacturer
    Boston Scientific Corporation

Manufacturer

Boston Scientific Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Boston Scientific Corporation, 1 Scimed Pl, Maple Grove MN 55311-1565
  • 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