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Z-2350-2024Class II

Autotome RX 20mm CUT WIRE Cannulating Sphincterotome, Material Number (UPN) M00545170. The device is used in...

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2024-06-12 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

Boston Scientific Corporation began a recall of Autotome RX 20mm CUT WIRE Cannulating Sphincterotome, Material Number (UPN) M00545170. The device is used in selective cannulation of the bile duct on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Foreign material may be present on the enclosed section of the cutting wire which may lead to inability to optimally bow the sphincterotome. This issue may lead to prolongation of procedure". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2350-2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product
Autotome RX 20mm CUT WIRE Cannulating Sphincterotome, Material Number (UPN) M00545170. The device is used in selective cannulation of the bile duct.
Product code
KNS Unit, Electrosurgical, Endoscopic (With Or Without Accessories)
Reason for recall
Foreign material may be present on the enclosed section of the cutting wire which may lead to inability to optimally bow the sphincterotome. This issue may lead to prolongation of procedure.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
All customers notified via courier on June 12, 2024 - notice was titled "Urgent Medical Device Removal." Customers were informed to cease further use or distribution of any remaining affected product. Product should be segregated and returned to the firm. For more information, please reach out to your local Boston Scientific representative.
Quantity in commerce
256 US, 39 OUS
Distribution
Domestic distribution nationwide.
Product codes and lots
UDI-DI (GTIN) 08714729444749 Lot 33280747 Expiration Date: January 23, 2027

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2350-2024
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2350-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated