—#86388

Product

Imager" II Urology Torque Catheter, Sterilized with ethylene oxide gas, Manufactured for Boston Scientific Corporation, One Boston scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537, USA, Made in Ireland, Unit 7,8 & 9 Annacotty Business Park, Annocotty, Co. Limerick, Ireland: Product Description and Material/UPN/Catalog Number Imager" II Catheters C2, 5Fr, 65cm M0064003010 (inner pouch) M0064003011 (outer box); Imager" II Catheters Straight, 5Fr, 65cm M0064003020 (inner pouch) M0064003021 (outer box) and Imager" II Catheters Bern, 5Fr, 65cm M0064003030 (inner pouch) M0064003031 (outer box) The Imager II Urology Torque Catheter is single lumen, torqueable catheter that is offered with one of a variety of tip configurations, each uniquely designed to facilitate access to the urinary tract. This device is made of a bio-compatible polymer reinforced with a stainless steal braided wire with one hole at the distal tip and a luer lock hub is attached to the proximal end. The catheter may be used with a guidewire up to .038 in. diameter.

FDA product code: KOD — Catheter, Urological
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers: K011965
Affected lot / code info: Lot/Batch No. 57271 57616 57269 and 57613.

Why it was recalled

The sterile barrier in the packaging (pouch) that contains the catheter may be breached. The breach of sterility could lead to a contamination of the device with subsequent transfer of infectious agents to the patient.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging process control

Action the firm took

Two Boston Scientific "Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall" letters were sent to consignees on October 29, 2009. The letters described the problem and the affected product. Consignees were instructed to cease use and distribution of the product and to complete and return the Account Reply Verification Tracking Form. The first letter with the heading, "Boston Scientific IMAGER II Angiographic Catheter (Peripheral Intervention)", was addressed to the Risk Manager/Field Action Contact. The second letter with the heading, "Imager II Urology Torque Catheters" was addressed to the Risk/Materials Manager. Direct questions about the recall to your local Sales Representative or Boston Scientific Corporation by calling at 1-763-494-1700.

Recalling firm

Firm: Boston Scientific Corporation
Address: 1 Scimed Pl, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311-1565

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution -- United States (AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO,CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO,MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV and WI), United Arab Emir., Dutch Antilles, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovakia, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Trinidad, Tobago, Taiwan, and South Africa.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2009-10-22
Posted by FDA: 2010-01-21
Terminated: 2011-12-12
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #86388. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.