FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#170834

Product

Flexima Duodenal Bend Biliary Stent with Delivery System, 7F (2.3mm) x7cm, Material Number M00539210

FDA product code
FGEStents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers
K965147
Affected lot / code info
Lot 22960201

Why it was recalled

The sterile barrier may contain packaging seal defects.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Urgent Medical Device Product Removal notification letters dated 12/26/18 were sent to customers.

Recalling firm

Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Address
300 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752-1291

Distribution

Distribution pattern
The products were distributed to the following US states: AL, CA, IL, MD, PA, TN, TX, UT, and WI. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Austria, Ecuador, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, and Spain.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-12-26
Terminated
2020-04-17
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #170834. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.