Z-0782-05

Vaxcel Low Profile Port with PASV valve and 8F Polyurethane Catheter. CATALOG NO. 45-238, Ref. # M001452380...

Name: Z-0782-05 Vaxcel Low Profile Port with PASV valve and 8F Polyurethane Catheter. CATALOG NO. 45-238, Ref. # M001452380...
Creator: Boston Scientific Corporation
Published: 2005-02-25
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2005-02-25 / Terminated

FDA source

Boston Scientific Corporation began a recall of Vaxcel Low Profile Port with PASV valve and 8F Polyurethane Catheter. CATALOG NO. 45-238, Ref. # M001452380. FIRM ON LABEL: Boston Scientific MEDI-TECH... on 2005-02-25. The reason FDA records is "Potential separation of the port base from the port cover after implantation". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0782-05
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2005-02-25
Posted: 2005-04-28
Terminated: 2006-08-09
Recalling firm: Boston Scientific Corporation
Product: Vaxcel Low Profile Port with PASV valve and 8F Polyurethane Catheter. CATALOG NO. 45-238, Ref. # M001452380. FIRM ON LABEL: Boston Scientific MEDI-TECH. Manufactured for: Boston Scientific Corp., One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537. Manufactured at: 10 Glens Falls Technical Park, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Product code: LLD Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intraperitoneal
Reason for recall: Potential separation of the port base from the port cover after implantation.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: Letters sent 3/11/2005 via Federal Express to hospitals receiving affected product. Customers instructed to remove/return product, notify physicians, evaluate patients and explant devices whenever possible.
Quantity in commerce: 841 units
Distribution: 1215 units shipped to 123 hospitals throughout the U.S. 2 units shipped to Boston Scientific in South Africa where 1 unit had been used as a demo (non-human use) and 1 units is in BSC control
Product codes and lots: Cat. No. 45-238 including all lots as follows: 791484, 791485, 906777, 916195, 916196, 916197, 917026, 918870, 919481, 920550, 921765, 924851D

Product code LLD

K031844Class IIVaxcel with Pasv Port (Low Profile), Models 45-236 and 45-238Boston Scientific Corp / cleared 2003-07-15

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