Medical Device
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Z-0914-2009

Boston Scientific EndoVive 20F (6.7 mm) Safety PEG Kit, Push Method for use with pre-filled lidocaine...

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2008-12-30 / Terminated

Boston Scientific Corp began a recall of Boston Scientific EndoVive 20F (6.7 mm) Safety PEG Kit, Push Method for use with pre-filled lidocaine syringe, latex free, sterile, Boston Scientific Corp... on . The reason FDA records is "The user may be unable to pass the device over the guidewire for placement in the patient, resulting in an inability to use the device". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0914-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product
Boston Scientific EndoVive 20F (6.7 mm) Safety PEG Kit, Push Method for use with pre-filled lidocaine syringe, latex free, sterile, Boston Scientific Corp., Natick, MA; Cat. no./REF 6673, inner pouch UPN M00566730 and outer carton UPN M00566731. The devices are indicated for providing nutrition directly into the stomach in adult and pediatric patients who are unable to consume nutrition by conventional means.
Product code
KNT Tubes, Gastrointestinal (And Accessories)
Reason for recall
The user may be unable to pass the device over the guidewire for placement in the patient, resulting in an inability to use the device.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Consignees were notified by "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated 12/30/08. The letter described the problem with the product, instructed customers to determine whether they store these products in the outer carton or the inner pouch at their facility, to locate all affected products, and to return them to the firm. For additional information, contact Boston Scientific Corporation at 1-508-683-4678.
Quantity in commerce
2460 of all products
Distribution
Nationwide.
Product codes and lots
Inner pouch (UPN M00566730) lots 12015222, 12015223, 12017140, 12035930, 12037032, 12038621, 12056814, 12074992, 12096466, 12110667, 12111382, 12111566, 12112012, 12113348, 12129137, 12133028, 12133803 and 12133804  packaged in outer cartons (UPN M00566731) with lot numbers of 12065719, 12065900, 12065903, 12088673, 12105251, 12115743, 12119946, 12145423 and 12148447.