One Step Button, Low Profile Initial Placement PEG Kit, gastro-enterostomy tube
Boston Scientific Corp began a recall of One Step Button, Low Profile Initial Placement PEG Kit, gastro-enterostomy tube on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Boston Scientific Corp. initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of the EndoVive One Step Button, including the Decompression Tube and Low Profile Replacement Button devices because they may contain decompression...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0402-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Product
- One Step Button, Low Profile Initial Placement PEG Kit, gastro-enterostomy tube.
- Product code
- KGC Tube, Gastro-Enterostomy
- Reason for recall
- Boston Scientific Corp. initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of the EndoVive One Step Button, including the Decompression Tube and Low Profile Replacement Button devices because they may contain decompression tube adapters with a protrusion that could impede its ability to be introduced or removed from the PEG Button.
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- Boston Scientific Corp. sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal - Immediate Action Required" letter dated September 10, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. If you identify any product from the affected lot within your inventory, please segregate the affected product immediately and return it to Boston Scientific in accordance with the enclosed recall instructions. You will receive replacements for all recalled product that is returned to Boston Scientific. If you are a distributor, or hospital please note that this recall is to the customer level. Please notify any customer who has received affected product. We are notifying affected worldwide regulatory authorities of this Recall Removal as required. Please read carefully through the enclosed Recall Removal Instructions. Your local Sales Representative can answer any questions that you may have regarding this Recall Removal. We regret any inconvenience that this action may cause, and we appreciate your understanding as we take action to ensure patient safety and customer satisfaction. We are committed to continuing to offer products that meet the highest quality standards that you expect from Boston Scientific. Health care professionals and consumers may report serious adverse events (side effects) or product quality problems with the use of this product to Boston Scientific by calling 1-866-868-4004.
- Quantity in commerce
- 22 units
- Distribution
- US Distribution to the states of : IN, NV, CA, PA, CT, TN, NY, WI, and WA, and Internationally to Ireland.
- Product codes and lots
- Material Number (UPN) M00563020, Lot # 18184947, Exp. April 30, 2017; Material Number M00563080, Lot # 18179867, Exp. April 30, 2017; & Lot # 18212410 , Exp. May 31, 2017; Material Number M00568510, Lot # 18296155, Exp. May 31, 2018.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0402-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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