FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#64554

Product

Boston Scientific-Renegade Hi-Flo Microcatheter Kit, UPN Material Number: MOO1183030,Catalog Number: 18-303

FDA product code
KRACatheter, Continuous Flush
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers
K000177
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 9218692; 9218628; 9218451

Why it was recalled

Incorrect Guidewire: Product may incorrectly contain a 135 cm length Transend-18 guidewire instead of the kit labeled 165 cm length Transend-18 guidewire.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging process control

Action the firm took

Boston Scientific issued a Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated September 10, 2007 to Domestic accounts via Federal Express. The notification instructed the account to immediately discontinue the use of the product under this recall, check their inventory, remove any affected product , and return it to Boston Scientific. The notification also requested the completion of a Reply Verification Tracking Form

Recalling firm

Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Address
100 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752-1234

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2007-09-10
Posted by FDA
2007-10-31
Terminated
2007-12-20
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #64554. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.