Events

Recall of Expect Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle

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
    59743
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-3215-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-08-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-09-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-11-10
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=103539
  • 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
    Kit needle biospy - Product Code FCG
  • Reason
    The firm has determined that a single lot of 25 ga expect eus/fna devices were mislabeled. the carton label incorrectly described the devices as 22 ga. the inner pouch label incorrectly describes the device as 25 ga.
  • Action
    Boston Scientific Corporation sent a "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated August 11, 2010, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action needed to be taken by customer. Customers were instructed to immediately remove the affected lot of Recall products from your inventory ( whether in Labs, Central Supply, Shipping and Receiving or any other location). Also, segregate this product in a secure location for return to Boston Scientific. Complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form ( even if you do not have any product to return) following the directions on this page and Reply Verification Tracking Form. Fax the Form to (508) 683-5578. Further questions please call (508) 683-4678.

Device

Expect Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle
  • Model / Serial
    Lot: 13615651C1; UPN M00550020
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including the states of VT, FL, SC, NC, WA, MA, and MN.
  • Product Description
    Boston Scientific 25ga (0.52mm) Expect Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle REF 5002 Use By 1999-12 LOT 13615651C1 STERILE EO || The Expect Needle is designed to sample targeted submucosal and extramural gastrointestinal lesions through the accessory channel of a curvilinear echoendoscope.
  • 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