—#76169

Product

Gold Probe 10FR Working Length: 300 cm, Probe Tip O.D. 3.2 mm (10Fr), Rx Only. Electrical Connector: Standard. For Single Use Only. Legal Manufacturer, Boston Scientific Corporation, One Boston Scientific Place Natick, MA 01760-1537 USA. Made in USA: 8600 N.W. 41st Street Miami, FL 33166-6202 USA. The device is indicated for use in transendoscopic electrocautery of visible bleeding and nonbleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and colon.

FDA product code: KNS — Unit, Electrosurgical, Endoscopic (With Or Without Accessories)
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info: Lot Numbers for UPN M00560100: 9261338, 9283882, 9305162, 9327239, 9369045, 9372244, 9412852, 9451457, 9505237, 9521511, 9592459, 9633852, 9681234, 9722306, 9753577, 9754934, 9754935, 9754936, 9810372, 9824002, 11015389, 11036295, 11057651, 11083694, 11147192, 11204692, 11229075, 11263907, 11320518, 11357567, 11390523, 11394227, 11463699, 11525430, 11544096, 11595300, 11617465, 11661744, 11696754, 11742585, 11767910, 11815749, 11871189, 11899606, 11975822, 12027023 and 12051845. Lot Numbers for UPN M00560101: 9256060, 9356184, 9473937, 9562330, 9644511, 9774420, 11043881, 11132563, 11194002, 11284265, 11324380, 11460248, 11573667, 11624658, 11716593, 11830799, 11979368 and 12030396.

Why it was recalled

Packaging tray for the Gold Probe Single-Use BiPolar Electrohemostasis Catheters may have a crack. Cracks in the tray or damage to the tray of the Gold Probe device may lead to a compromised sterile barrier.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging process control

Action the firm took

A notification letter (dated December 24, 2008) was issued to customers. The letter identified the issue. Consignees are instructed to: 1) Discontinue use and segregate affected product, 2) Complete a Reply Verification Tracking Form and fax to the Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC) at 508-683-5578 and 3) Package and ship recalled product as instructed in the letter. If affected product is found, customers are instructed to call BSC Customer Service at 1-866-868-4004 between 8:30 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Please direct questions about the recall to your local Sales Representative.

Recalling firm

Firm: Boston Scientific Corporation
Address: 8600 Nw 41st St, Miami, Florida 33166-6202

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2008-12-24
Posted by FDA: 2009-02-13
Terminated: 2010-05-11
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #76169. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.