ArtisanTM 70 cm 2 x 8 Surgical Lead Kit, part number M365SC8216700. 2 x 8 Surgical Paddle Lead Kit: (1) One...
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation began a recall of ArtisanTM 70 cm 2 x 8 Surgical Lead Kit, part number M365SC8216700. 2 x 8 Surgical Paddle Lead Kit: (1) One Paddle Lead (4); Four Suture Sleeves; (2) Lead... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The firm is initiating a voluntary removal of certain spinal cord stimulation leads, lead extensions, adapters, and deep brain stimulation lead extensions due to the "use by date" displayed on the label which is later...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2119-2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
- Product
- ArtisanTM 70 cm 2 x 8 Surgical Lead Kit, part number M365SC8216700. 2 x 8 Surgical Paddle Lead Kit: (1) One Paddle Lead (4); Four Suture Sleeves; (2) Lead Position Labels, left and right (Non-Sterile); (1) Device Registration Form/Temporary Patient Identification Card; (1) Manual - Product Usage: The surgical paddle leads function as a component of Boston Scientific s spinal cord stimulator (SCS) systems by delivering electrical stimulation to the nerve structures in the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord, resulting in a inhibition of pain sensation.
- Product code
- LGW Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Totally Implanted For Pain Relief
- Reason for recall
- The firm is initiating a voluntary removal of certain spinal cord stimulation leads, lead extensions, adapters, and deep brain stimulation lead extensions due to the "use by date" displayed on the label which is later than the correct "use by date". No adverse health consequence is expected to occur from this issue.
- Root cause tag
- labeling and UDI
- FDA root cause
- Labeling Change Control
- Action
- Customers to the user level are being notified of the recall via letter sent by DHL courier beginning on April 24, 2019. A third-party recalling company is not being used. The Urgent Medical Device Product Removal Letter instructs customers to immediately cease further distribution or use of any remaining product affected by this removal. Customers who identify any affected products within their inventory are instructed to segregate them immediately and return the product(s) to the recalling firm in accordance with enclosed instructions. Customers will receive replacements for all removed products returned to the manufacturer. Customers who are distributors are requested to notify any of their customers who have received the affected product(s). Recipients of the recall notice are requested to pass the notice to any healthcare professional from their organization who needs to be aware and to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred, if appropriate. In addition, it is requested that customers provide the recalling firm with details of any affected devices that have been transferred to other organizations. Customers are requested to email or fax the Reply Verification Tracking Form to the BSC Field Action Center to [email protected] or by fax to 1-866-213-1806. Return of the RVTF is requested even if customers do not have any affected product to return.
- Quantity in commerce
- 2 units
- Distribution
- Distributed OUS only. to 14 countries.
- Product codes and lots
- Part number M365SC8216700; serial numbers 632107 and 645608
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2119-2020 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2120-2020 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2121-2020 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2122-2020 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2123-2020 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2124-2020 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2125-2020 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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