FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#26518

Product

Boston Scientific/Microvasive Cone Tip Ureteral Catheter (5 Fr x 70 cm) Product Number: 400-211

FDA product code
GBMCatheter, Urethral
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers
K870694
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 5178119 5188905 5192526 5192527 5194308 5198455 5202075 5205549 5208875 5208878 5225910 5226327 5229088 5235251 5235252 5235253 5258360 5258361 5269990 5270281 5270281 5286299 5288682 5291571 5291572 5315936 5327922 5331374 5334829 5334830 5337023 5344015 5363071 5366442 5366443 5375808 5381688

Why it was recalled

Warning flag may be detached from the tip protector on the catheter and result in the tip protector advancing through the catheter during use

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Boston Scientific/Microvasive, Natick, MA notified domestic accounts by letter on 3/17/03. Users are requesed to check inventory and return product to Boston Scientific. A responsed form was requested to be completed. and returned by facsmile.

Recalling firm

Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Address
1 Boston Scientific Place, Natick, Massachusetts 01760

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Foreign:Singapore, Japan, Korea, Canada, Africa

Timeline

Recall initiated
2003-03-17
Posted by FDA
2003-04-17
Terminated
2016-03-07
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #26518. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.