Events

Recall of RotaWire Elite and sireClip Torquer, Guidewire and Guidewire Manipulation Device, Floppy

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
    72409
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-0211-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-10-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-11-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-10-13
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=140959
  • 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, coronary, atherectomy - Product Code MCX
  • Reason
    Boston scientific is recalling its recently released rotawire elite guidewire and wireclip torquer guidewire manipulation device that is used in conjunction with the rotablator rotational atherectomy system because of complaints of wire fracture.
  • Action
    The firm, Boston Scientific, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal - Immediate Action Required" letter dated 10/9/2015. Letters were sent via overnight delivery (FedEx or other equivalent service). The letter stated the issue, identified affected devices, stated that further distribution or use of the devices should cease immediately, and affected product should be returned to Boston Scientific in accordance with the enclosed recall instructions. Complete and return the Recall Instructions via email: MapleGroveFieldActionCenter@bsci.com or Fax to: Field Action Center 1-866-213-1806. Healthcare professionals and consumer may report serious adverse events (side effects ) or product quality problems with the use of this product to Boston Scientific by calling 1-800-811-3211. If you have any questions, please contact Boston Scientific Quality Systems at 763-494-1133, email: MapleGroveFieldActionCenter@bsci.com or your local sales representative can answer any questions that you may have regarding this recall removal.

Device

RotaWire Elite and sireClip Torquer, Guidewire and Guidewire Manipulation Device, Floppy
  • Model / Serial
    Lots: 18201519, 18212726, 18256610, 18261218, 18271412, 18282032, 18362094, 18378161, 18379210, 18384443
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US Distribution in the states of AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, PA, SC, TX, WA, and WI, and the countries of Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and South Africa.
  • Product Description
    RotaWire Elite and wireClip Torquer, Guidewire and Guidewire Manipulation Device, Floppy. REF H802223301 (5-pack outer package), REF H802223300 (single unit). || The Rotablator rotational atherectomy system consists of a diamond tipped burr capable of high speed rotation designed for plaque modification and debulking in vascular interventions. This system is designed to travel over a specialized 0.009 guidewire to guide the path of burr travel to deliver therapy where intended. || The guidewires are intended for use with the Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System.
  • Manufacturer
    Boston Scientific Corporation

Manufacturer

Boston Scientific Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Boston Scientific Corporation, 2 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