Events

Recall of Device Recall Resolution II Clip

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
    59476
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-3056-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-07-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-08-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-06-22
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=102859
  • 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
    Ligator, hemorrhoidal - Product Code FHN
  • Reason
    Boston scientific has received reports where, following clip deployment, the alignment of the clip and delivery system does not allow for the withdrawal of the delivery system away from the clip, resulting in tissue trauma, increased bleeding and the clip being pulled off tissue as the delivery system is withdrawn.
  • Action
    Boston Scientific sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated August 12, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to forward the Medical Device Recall to their customers. Customers were instructed to: Immediately discontinue use of any affected product. Complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form by fax to 508-683-5578. Package and return any affected product to: Boston Scientific Corporation Distribution Center Attn: QA Returns 500 Commander Shea Blvd Quincy, MA 02171 For questions regarding this recall call 508-683-5578.

Device

Device Recall Resolution II Clip
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog M00522500: Lot 1ML1013103, ML00000004, ML00000129, Catalog M00522501: Lot 1ML1013104, ML00000071, ML00000148, Catalog M00522502: Lot 1ML1013102, ML00000042, ML00000131, Catalog No. M00522501: Lot 1ML1011201, 1ML1013101, 1ML1020202, 1ML1021402, 1ML1022202, ML1022213,ML00000013, ML00000019, L00000058,ML00000073, ML00000098, ML00000120,  Catalog No. M00522511: Lot 1ML1010605, 1ML1012602, 1ML1013105, 1ML1020203, 1ML1021403, 1ML1022203,1ML1022214, ML00000014, ML00000020,ML00000043, ML00000059, ML00000074,ML00000099, ML00000119, Catalog No. M00522512: Lot 1ML1011905, 1ML1020201, 1ML1021401, 1ML1022201, 1ML1022215, ML00000018,ML00000032, ML00000040, ML00000072,ML00000097, ML00000135, and ML00000137
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - including USA (nationwide)
  • Product Description
    The Resolution II Clip, 155 cm size and 235 cm size, Boxes of 1, 10, and 20 clips consists of a pre-loaded, radiopaque single use clip on a flexible delivery system. || Endoscopic Clipping Device, Hemorrhoidal Ligator. The device is used for clip placement within the GI tract for hemostatis ( mucosal defects, bleeding ulcer, arteries, polyps); endoscopic marking; and anchoring to affix jejunal feeding tubes to the wall of the small bowel, as a supplementary method for closure of GI tract luminal perforation <20 mm that can be treated conservatively.
  • 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