FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#28048

Product

Wallstent Enteral Endoprothesis with Unistep Plus Delivery, 20 mm X 90 mm Catalog Number: 6557

510(k) numbers
K991056
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: 5404484

Why it was recalled

Mislabeled: Product is labeled as a 20 mm X 90 mm, but is actually a 22 mm X 60 mm

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Boston Scientific notified domestic and internationnal accounts by letter on 6/26/03. Users are advised to check inventory and return product. A Reply Verification form was required to returned by fax to determine accountability.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
CO, FL, IA, IL, NY, VT,TX Foreign: Singapore, Korea

Timeline

Recall initiated
2003-06-26
Posted by FDA
2003-07-15
Terminated
2005-04-21
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #28048. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.