Events

Recall of IMAGER II UROLOGY TORQUE CATHETER

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
    53704
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0337-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-10-22
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-01-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-12-12
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=86388
  • 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, urological - Product Code KOD
  • Reason
    The sterile barrier in the packaging (pouch) that contains the catheter may be breached. the breach of sterility could lead to a contamination of the device with subsequent transfer of infectious agents to the patient.
  • Action
    Two Boston Scientific "Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall" letters were sent to consignees on October 29, 2009. The letters described the problem and the affected product. Consignees were instructed to cease use and distribution of the product and to complete and return the Account Reply Verification Tracking Form. The first letter with the heading, "Boston Scientific IMAGER II Angiographic Catheter (Peripheral Intervention)", was addressed to the Risk Manager/Field Action Contact. The second letter with the heading, "Imager II Urology Torque Catheters" was addressed to the Risk/Materials Manager. Direct questions about the recall to your local Sales Representative or Boston Scientific Corporation by calling at 1-763-494-1700.

Device

IMAGER II UROLOGY TORQUE CATHETER
  • Model / Serial
    Lot/Batch No.  57271 57616 57269 and 57613.
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- United States (AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO,CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO,MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV and WI), United Arab Emir., Dutch Antilles, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovakia, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Trinidad, Tobago, Taiwan, and South Africa.
  • Product Description
    Imager" II Urology Torque Catheter, Sterilized with ethylene oxide gas, Manufactured for Boston Scientific Corporation, One Boston scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537, USA, Made in Ireland, Unit 7,8 & 9 Annacotty Business Park, Annocotty, Co. Limerick, Ireland: || Product Description and Material/UPN/Catalog Number || Imager" II Catheters C2, 5Fr, 65cm M0064003010 (inner pouch) || M0064003011 (outer box); || Imager" II Catheters Straight, 5Fr, 65cm M0064003020 (inner pouch) || M0064003021 (outer box) and || Imager" II Catheters Bern, 5Fr, 65cm M0064003030 (inner pouch) || M0064003031 (outer box) || The Imager II Urology Torque Catheter is single lumen, torqueable catheter that is offered with one of a variety of tip configurations, each uniquely designed to facilitate access to the urinary tract. This device is made of a bio-compatible polymer reinforced with a stainless steal braided wire with one hole at the distal tip and a luer lock hub is attached to the proximal end. The catheter may be used with a guidewire up to .038 in. diameter.
  • 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