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Recall of Device Recall FFR LinkFFR Signal Processing Module

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
    77444
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-3132-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-05-15
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=156068
  • 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
    Transmitters and receivers, physiological signal, radiofrequency - Product Code DRG
  • Reason
    The device history record (dhr) was missing its test documentation for final hipot (high potential) electrical testing.
  • Action
    Boston Scientific sent an Important Medical Device Information letter dated May 30, 2017, to their affected consignee. On May 15, 2017, Boston Scientific visited the consignee and exchanged the affected device for a device that met specifications. The letter requested a response form be completed and returned. For questions customers should call 763-494-1133.

Device

Device Recall FFR LinkFFR Signal Processing Module
  • Model / Serial
    Lot/Batch No. (Exp Date): SPM01975 (09/05/2044), SPM00890 (09/27/2043), SPM01616 (06/28/2044)
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution to one customer in Missouri.
  • Product Description
    FFR Link-FFR Signal Processing Module, Material Number H7495551000 || It is intended to condition physiological signals from measuring devices (BSC Pressure Guidewire or an external pressure transducer), transmit and receive via radiofrequency, and recondition the signals so they can be displayed on and/or recorded in a receiving device (iLab POLARIS Multi-Modality Guidance System or other monitoring device). The physiological signals can also be distributed by cable
  • Manufacturer
    Boston Scientific Corporation

Manufacturer

Boston Scientific Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Boston Scientific Corporation, 100 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough MA 01752-1234
  • 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