Recalls / —
—#91770
Product
Boston Scientific Radial Jaw 4 Large Capacity w/Needle Biopsy Forceps UPN/Catalog Number: MOO513330 The Radial Jaw 4 Large Capacity Inner Pouch, 240cm UPN M00513330 is a single unit which is packaged into a Box of 20 units (UPN M00513331), and a Box of 80 units (UPN M00513334). Single packaged units of M00513330 are not sold individually.
- FDA product code
- FCL — Forceps, Biopsy, Non-Electric
- Device class
- Class 1
- Medical specialty
- Gastroenterology, Urology
- Affected lot / code info
- Lot: 13244654
Why it was recalled
Clevis may detach from the coil preventing the device to open and/or close. Delays in the procedure may result.
Root cause (FDA determination)
Process control
Action the firm took
Boston Scientific issued Recall notification letters via Federal Express Priority mail on May 6, 2010. The notification instructs the account to check their inventory, remove any affected product from their inventory, and return it to Boston Scientific. The notification also requests the completion of a Reply Verification Tracking Form as a method of documenting the presence or absence of affected product from their inventory. In the letter, customers with questions are provided with a phone and email at the firm to contact.
Recalling firm
- Firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Address
- 100 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752-1234
Distribution
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide; Panama.
Timeline
- Recall initiated
- 2010-05-06
- Posted by FDA
- 2010-06-04
- Terminated
- 2011-09-20
- Status
- —
Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #91770. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.