Events

Recall of Device Recall Boston Scientific Super Sheath and Super Sheath R/O Introducer Sheaths

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
    60365
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0264-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-11-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-11-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-01-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=105171
  • 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
    Dilator, vessel, of percutaneous catherization - Product Code DRE
  • Reason
    Boston scientific is initiating a medical device recall removal regarding nine lots/batches of super sheath and super sheath r/o introducer sheaths. boston scientific was informed through product complaints that the 0.035" id dilator may be labeled incorrectly as a 0.038" id dilator.
  • Action
    Boston Scientific sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL REMOVAL -IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED letter dated November 21, 2011. The letter described the product and the problem. Customers were instructed to segregate the affected product immediately and return it to Boston Scientific. Distributors were advised that the recall removal depth is to the hospital level and the recall removal notification should be forwarded to their customers. For questions regarding this recall call 763-494-1133.

Device

Device Recall Boston Scientific Super Sheath and Super Sheath R/O Introducer Sheaths
  • Model / Serial
    11B15B6 11B23B7 11B28B9 11C09BA 11C16B9 11C30B9 11C07B8 11B01B4 11B25B6
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WY, WI, and WV and the countries of BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CZECH REPUBLIC, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, IRAQ, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, and UKRAINE.
  • Product Description
    Boston Scientific Super Sheath and Super Sheath R/O Introducer Sheaths, Sterile EO, Manufactured by Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. 17148-6 Aza Kamekawa, Oaza Hichiya, Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture 883-0062, Japan, Distributed by Boston scientific Corporation One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537 USA. || Super Sheath 8F x 11 cm ,038 with Guide Wire BX/10 UPN H7491603508B1, Catalog # 16035-08B. Batch/Lot 11B15B6, 11B23B7, 11B28B9, 11C09BA, 11C16B9, 11C30B9. || Super Sheath 8F x 11 cm ,038 without Guide Wire BX/10 , U PN M00115724B1, Catalog # 15-724B1. Batch/Lot 11C07B8. || Super Sheath R/O 8 F x 11 cm without Guide Wire BX/10, M00159664B1, Catalog # 15-964B, Batch/Lot 11B01B4, 11B25B6. || The device is indicated for use in the introduction of diagnostic and interventional devices inserted into the human vasculature.
  • 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