Events

Recall of Extractor Pro RX

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
    71137
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1941-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-04-27
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-07-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-01-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=136204
  • 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
    Catheter, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
  • Reason
    One lot of the extractor" pro rx retrieval balloon catheter (9-12mm balloon) contains an incorrect syringe size (12-15mm), which is larger than the size identified on the label.
  • Action
    Boston Scientific sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal letter dated April 27, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to identify any affected product in their inventory, quarantine the affected product immediately and return to Boston Scientific in accordance with the enclosed recall instructions. Customers will receive replacements for all recalled product that is returned to Boston Scientific. Customers were instructed to forward the recall notification to their customers. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local sales representative. For questons regarding this recall call 763-494-1133.

Device

Extractor Pro RX
  • Model / Serial
    Lot: 17673858
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution including the following countries: France, Great Britain, Spain, Ireland. .
  • Product Description
    Extractor Pro RX Retrieval Balloon Catheter 9-12 mm Above Retrieval Balloon Catheter; Universal Product Number (UPN) M00547000 || The Extractor Pro RX Retrieval Balloon Catheters are intended for use endoscopically to remove stones from the biliary system, or to facilitate injection of contrast medium while occluding the duct with the balloon.
  • 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