Medical Device
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Z-0122-2008

Boston Scientific Target, Transend EX Soft Tip Guide Wire, .014in /205cm, UPN: M001468060, Catalog Number...

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2007-06-14 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Boston Scientific Target began a recall of Boston Scientific Target, Transend EX Soft Tip Guide Wire, .014in /205cm, UPN: M001468060, Catalog Number: 46-806, Boston Scientific Target, Fremont, CA 94538 on . The reason FDA records is "Mislabeling: Product is labeled with the wrong expiration date: 2009-12. The correct expiration date is 2008-12". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0122-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product
Boston Scientific Target, Transend EX Soft Tip Guide Wire, .014in /205cm, UPN: M001468060, Catalog Number: 46-806, Boston Scientific Target, Fremont, CA 94538
Product code
DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter
Reason for recall
Mislabeling: Product is labeled with the wrong expiration date: 2009-12. The correct expiration date is 2008-12.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Boston Scientific issued a letter to all consignees by mail on June 14, 2007, titled Urgent Medical Device Recall or Correction - Immediate Action Required. The letter describes that the expiration date is incorrect. Discontinue use of the product, segregate it, complete the Reply Verification Tracking Form and fax it to Boston Scientific. Call 888-272-1001 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number.
Quantity in commerce
40
Distribution
Nationwide.
Product codes and lots
Lot Number: 9264947.