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Z-3056-2011

The Resolution II Clip, 155 cm size and 235 cm size, Boxes of 1, 10, and 20 clips consists of a pre-loaded...

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2011-07-19 / Terminated

Boston Scientific Corporation began a recall of The Resolution II Clip, 155 cm size and 235 cm size, Boxes of 1, 10, and 20 clips consists of a pre-loaded, radiopaque single use clip on a flexible delivery... on . The reason FDA records is "Boston Scientific has received reports where, following clip deployment, the alignment of the clip and delivery system does not allow for the withdrawal of the delivery system away from the clip, resulting in tissue...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-3056-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product
The Resolution II Clip, 155 cm size and 235 cm size, Boxes of 1, 10, and 20 clips consists of a pre-loaded, radiopaque single use clip on a flexible delivery system. Endoscopic Clipping Device, Hemorrhoidal Ligator. The device is used for clip placement within the GI tract for hemostatis ( mucosal defects, bleeding ulcer, arteries, polyps); endoscopic marking; and anchoring to affix jejunal feeding tubes to the wall of the small bowel, as a supplementary method for closure of GI tract luminal perforation <20 mm that can be treated conservatively.
Product code
FHN Ligator, Hemorrhoidal
Reason for recall
Boston Scientific has received reports where, following clip deployment, the alignment of the clip and delivery system does not allow for the withdrawal of the delivery system away from the clip, resulting in tissue trauma, increased bleeding and the clip being pulled off tissue as the delivery system is withdrawn.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Boston Scientific sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated August 12, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to forward the Medical Device Recall to their customers. Customers were instructed to: Immediately discontinue use of any affected product. Complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form by fax to 508-683-5578. Package and return any affected product to: Boston Scientific Corporation Distribution Center Attn: QA Returns 500 Commander Shea Blvd Quincy, MA 02171 For questions regarding this recall call 508-683-5578.
Quantity in commerce
14, 093 boxes of both 155 cm and 235 cm size clips
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - including USA (nationwide)
Product codes and lots
Catalog M00522500: Lot 1ML1013103, ML00000004, ML00000129, Catalog M00522501: Lot 1ML1013104, ML00000071, ML00000148, Catalog M00522502: Lot 1ML1013102, ML00000042, ML00000131, Catalog No. M00522501: Lot 1ML1011201, 1ML1013101, 1ML1020202, 1ML1021402, 1ML1022202, ML1022213,ML00000013, ML00000019, L00000058,ML00000073, ML00000098, ML00000120,  Catalog No. M00522511: Lot 1ML1010605, 1ML1012602, 1ML1013105, 1ML1020203, 1ML1021403, 1ML1022203,1ML1022214, ML00000014, ML00000020,ML00000043, ML00000059, ML00000074,ML00000099, ML00000119, Catalog No. M00522512: Lot 1ML1011905, 1ML1020201, 1ML1021401, 1ML1022201, 1ML1022215, ML00000018,ML00000032, ML00000040, ML00000072,ML00000097, ML00000135, and ML00000137