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Z-2377-2015Class II

AngioJet Spiroflex Thrombectomy Set: Peripheral - UPN 106553-004, Catalog No.106553, Sterilized Using...

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2015-07-31 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Boston Scientific Corporation began a recall of AngioJet Spiroflex Thrombectomy Set: Peripheral - UPN 106553-004, Catalog No.106553, Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide. For breaking apart and removing thrombus... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "AngioJet products were distributed with an incorrect use-by (expiry) date. The correct date is Nov-2015, but the units are labeled with a use-by date of Dec-2015". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2377-2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product
AngioJet Spiroflex Thrombectomy Set: Peripheral - UPN 106553-004, Catalog No.106553, Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide. For breaking apart and removing thrombus from vascular system, used with the AngioJet Ultra System in breaking apart and removing thrombus from A-V access conduits.
Product code
DXE Catheter, Embolectomy
Reason for recall
AngioJet products were distributed with an incorrect use-by (expiry) date. The correct date is Nov-2015, but the units are labeled with a use-by date of Dec-2015.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Boston Scientific sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal letter dated July 31, 2015, to all affected consignees. The letter described the problem and the affected product. Consignees were advised to segregate the affected product and return it to Boston Scientific. They were also requested consignees to complete and return the Account Reply Verification Tracking Form. Contact your Sales Representative for any questions. For questions regarding this recall call 763-494-1556.
Quantity in commerce
total of 9 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including AZ, MO, OH and Internationally to GERMANY and SPAIN.
Product codes and lots
163580

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2377-2015
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2377-2015Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2378-2015Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2379-2015Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2380-2015Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated