—#177426

Product

Guidezilla II Guide Extension Catheter Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. REF/Catalog No. H7493933515060, 6F; 2. REF/Catalog No H7493933515070, 7F.

FDA product code: DQY — Catheter, Percutaneous
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K163314
Affected lot / code info: Lot / GTIN Number / Use By: 1. 23485544 / 8714729939450 / 2021-02-10, 23933296 / 8714729939450 /2021-05-10, 23947883 / 8714729939450 / 2021-05-12, 24137846 / 8714729939450 / 2021-06-17. 2. Lots: 21305995 / 8714729939474 / 2019-09-25, 24201181 / 8714729939474 / 2021-06-30.

Why it was recalled

Certain dilation and extension catheters are being recalled because these catheters may have missed the hydrophilic coating step, which creates a lubricious surface on the devices, during the manufacturing process.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

The firm, Boston Scientific, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Removal" letter dated 10/28/2019 overnight mail delivery to its customers. The letter stated the issue, identified affected product and stated that product should not be used. The customers were instructed, if any product is identified to segregate immediately and return to Boston Scientific. The customers were also instructed to Immediately complete the RECALL REMOVAL REPLY VERIFICATION TRACKING FORM and Scan/e-mail to: BSCFieldActionCenter@bsci.com OR Fax to #: 1-866-213-1806. This form must be completed and returned in all cases even if you do not have any affected product. If you are a distributor, please note that the removal notification should be forwarded to your customers. If you have any questions, contact Boston Scientific Quality Systems at 763-494-1133 or email: BSCFieldActionCenter@bsci.com.

Recalling firm

Firm: Boston Scientific Corporation
Address: 1 Scimed Pl, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311-1565

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. OUS to include Canada.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2019-10-24
Terminated: 2023-03-20
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #177426. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.