Z-0578-2020Class II

Guidezilla II Guide Extension Catheter Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Packaged in the following sizes: 1...

Name: Z-0578-2020 Guidezilla II Guide Extension Catheter Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Packaged in the following sizes: 1...
Creator: Boston Scientific Corporation
Published: 2019-10-24
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2019-10-24 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Boston Scientific Corporation began a recall of Guidezilla II Guide Extension Catheter Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. REF/Catalog No. H7493933515060, 6F; 2. REF/Catalog... on 2019-10-24. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Certain dilation and extension catheters are being recalled because these catheters may have missed the hydrophilic coating step, which creates a lubricious surface on the devices, during the manufacturing process". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0578-2020
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2019-10-24
Posted: 2019-11-26
Terminated: 2023-03-20
Recalling firm: Boston Scientific Corporation
Product: Guidezilla II Guide Extension Catheter Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. REF/Catalog No. H7493933515060, 6F; 2. REF/Catalog No H7493933515070, 7F.
Product code: DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Reason for recall: Certain dilation and extension catheters are being recalled because these catheters may have missed the hydrophilic coating step, which creates a lubricious surface on the devices, during the manufacturing process.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Process control
Action: The firm, Boston Scientific, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Removal" letter dated 10/28/2019 overnight mail delivery to its customers. The letter stated the issue, identified affected product and stated that product should not be used. The customers were instructed, if any product is identified to segregate immediately and return to Boston Scientific. The customers were also instructed to Immediately complete the RECALL REMOVAL REPLY VERIFICATION TRACKING FORM and Scan/e-mail to: [email protected] OR Fax to #: 1-866-213-1806. This form must be completed and returned in all cases even if you do not have any affected product. If you are a distributor, please note that the removal notification should be forwarded to your customers. If you have any questions, contact Boston Scientific Quality Systems at 763-494-1133 or email: [email protected].
Quantity in commerce: 14,145 devices total
Distribution: Nationwide including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. OUS to include Canada.
Product codes and lots: Lot / GTIN Number / Use By: 1. 23485544 / 8714729939450 / 2021-02-10, 23933296 / 8714729939450 /2021-05-10, 23947883 / 8714729939450 / 2021-05-12, 24137846 / 8714729939450 / 2021-06-17. 2. Lots: 21305995 / 8714729939474 / 2019-09-25, 24201181 / 8714729939474 / 2021-06-30.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0578-2020
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0577-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2019-12-04	2019-11-26
Z-0578-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2019-12-04	2019-11-26
Z-0579-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2019-12-04	2019-11-26
Z-0580-2020	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2019-12-04	2019-11-26

Product code DQY

K163314Class IIGuidezilla II Guide Extension Catheter; Guidezilla II LONG Guide Extension CatheterBoston Scientific Corporation / cleared 2017-03-23

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)