FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#40602

Product

Vaxcel Implantable Chest Ports With PASV Valve Technology - Vaxcel w/PASV Standard/PS/PU/8/1.6/2.6/63 Catalog Number : 45-356

FDA product code
KOBCatheter, Suprapubic (And Accessories)
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 916200 921356 945848 958513 962137 970277 979019 979836 987578 1001739 1002354 1003620 1006322 962137D

Why it was recalled

The Tearaway Introducer Sheath may have cracked hubs/handles and/or improper peeling during use.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Boston Scientific intiated the recall on 7/22/05 to direct accounts and to distributors on 7/ 27 /05. Distributors are requested to conduct sub recalls to the medical facility level. A revised letter dated 8/2/05 was sent to 18 US accounts for one lot (#1020895) omitted in the letter of 7/22/05.

Recalling firm

Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Address
1 Boston Scientific Pl, Natick, Massachusetts 01760-1536

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide VA Hopsitals Foreign: Canada, Africa, Japan, Israel, Japan, Nertherlands, Venezula

Timeline

Recall initiated
2005-07-22
Posted by FDA
2005-09-02
Terminated
2007-06-20
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #40602. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.