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Z-0382-2007

Boston Scientific Mach 1 Guide Catheter Femoral Approach, 6F, 0.070'', Internal Mammary Curve, UPN #...

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2006-12-13 / Terminated

Boston Scientific began a recall of Boston Scientific Mach 1 Guide Catheter Femoral Approach, 6F, 0.070'', Internal Mammary Curve, UPN # H74934356260, Catalog # 34356-26. Made in Mexico: Edificio... on . The reason FDA records is "Excess strands of resin may exist in the lumen near the hub of certain batches/lots of the Mach 1 Guide Catheters. If this excess resin is present in the catheter, there is the potential of an embolization resulting...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0382-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product
Boston Scientific Mach 1 Guide Catheter Femoral Approach, 6F, 0.070'', Internal Mammary Curve, UPN # H74934356260, Catalog # 34356-26. Made in Mexico: Edificio G1 Local B, H, Parque Industrial La Mesa, Tijuana, Baja California 22650 MEX.
Product code
DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Reason for recall
Excess strands of resin may exist in the lumen near the hub of certain batches/lots of the Mach 1 Guide Catheters. If this excess resin is present in the catheter, there is the potential of an embolization resulting from the excess resin detaching from the device during the procedure.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated 12/13/06, and a Clarification of Recall Notification letter, dated 12/14/06, were sent to all affected hospitals. The letter describes the issue, affected product, asks for customers to discontinue further distribution or use of any remaining product and asks for product to be returned. Replacement product will be available for any/all returned product.
Quantity in commerce
3
Distribution
Nationwide.
Product codes and lots
Batch / Lot # 687532