Events

Recall of Device Recall Innova SelfExpanding Stent System

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
    58910
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-2473-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-05-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-06-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-02-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=100509
  • 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
    Stent, superficial femoral artery - Product Code NIP
  • Reason
    Boston scientific corporation is conducting a recall of the innova self-expanding stent system because they have received 6 complaints involving no deployment/partial deployment of the innova stent. potential health hazard events resulting from this type of failure include increased procedure time, vessel wall injury, and/or emergency surgery to remove the partially deployed stent. this recall d.
  • Action
    Boston Scientific sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal - Immediate Action Required letter, dated May 13, 2011, to all affected customers via registered mail. The letter explained the issue, identified affected product, stated that further distribution and or use of the devices should cease immediately, and asked that devices in inventory to be segregated and immediately returned to Boston Scientific. An Account Reply Verification Tracking Form was also asked to be returned. Boston Scientific Sales Representative were assist in the return process by providing a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number. Customers were instructed to contact their local Sales Representative for any questions.

Device

Device Recall Innova SelfExpanding Stent System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot: 14190185.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Product removal in US is being managed through SuperNOVA Clinical Trial suspension in accordance with IDE #G100291. OUS distribution to include: Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.
  • Product Description
    Boston Scientific Innova Over-the-Wire Self-Expanding Stent System, Catalog No. 39180-05207. 5 mm x 200 mm x 75 cm (stent diameter x stent length x delivery system length). Made in USA, Two Scimed Place, Maple Grove, MN 55311 USA. The Innova Self-Expanding Stent System is comprised of two components: the implantable endoprosthesis and the stent delivery system. The stent is a laser cut self-expanding stent composed of a nickel titanium alloy (Nitinol). On both the proximal and distal ends of the stent, radiopaque markers made of tantalum increase visibility of the stent to aid in placement. The stent is constrained within a 6F (2.1 mm maximum OD) delivery system. The delivery system is a triaxial design with an outer shaft to stabilize the stent delivery system, a middle shaft to protect and constrain the stent, and an inner shaft to provide a guidewire lumen. The delivery system is compatible with 0.035 in (0.89 mm) guidewires. When ready to be implanted, the stent is deployed by retracting the middle shaft of the delivery system. A radiopaque marker at the distal end of the delivery system aids in visibility during deployment. As the stent is exposed to body temperature, it expands to appose the vessel wall. || The Innova Self-Expanding Stent is available in a variety of diameters and lengths. || The delivery system is also offered in two working lengths (75 cm and 130 cm). || The Innova Self-Expanding Stent System is indicated for the treatment of peripheral vascular lesions
  • 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