Events

Recall of StarMedTec LightTrail Reusable Fibers

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
    69404
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0049-2015
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-10-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-11-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=130434
  • 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
    Powered laser surgical instrument - Product Code GEX
  • Reason
    Product is not cleared for use with lasers other than the auriga xl system.
  • Action
    Boston Scientific sent an " Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal Immediate Action Required" letter dated September 30, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The notification instructs the account to check their inventory, remove any affected product from their inventory, and contact Boston Scientific for further instructions on returns. The notification also requests the completion of a Reply Verification Tracking Form as a method of documenting the presence or absence of affected product in their inventory. We ask that you complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking form, included with this letter, according to the instructions on page 3, even if you no longer have inventory of the recalled lots. If you identify any of the affected lots within your inventory, please segregate it immediately and you will be contacted by Boston Scientific with additional instructions after you return your form. You will receive credit, as appropriate, for any affected product in your inventory. Fax to : Field Action Center at 1-866-213-1806. For further questions call (508) 382-9555

Device

StarMedTec LightTrail Reusable Fibers
  • Model / Serial
    Material/Part Number: 6453  Batch Code: 2011-00238
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution including the states of NY and TX.
  • Product Description
    StarMedTec LightTrail¿ Reusable Fibers, 365 um; Material/Part Number: 6453
  • 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