FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#26519

Product

Boston Scientific/Microvasive Cone Tip Ureteral Catheter (6 Fr x 70 cm) Product Number: 400-212

FDA product code
GBMCatheter, Urethral
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers
K870694
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 5180479 5188907 5222243 5253537 5296860 5309467 5345287 5369860

Why it was recalled

Warning flag may be detached from the tip protector on thel 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 #26519. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.