FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#91900

Product

Ultraflex Tracheobronchial Stent System. Uncovered - 18/40 Catalog Number: M00569260. Single Use, Rx only. Boston Scientific, Natick, MA 01760. Indicated for the use in the treatment of tracheobronchial structures produced by malignant neoplasms.

FDA product code
JCTProsthesis, Tracheal, Expandable
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
510(k) numbers
K012883
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 9775346 9820252 9821003 11073086 11125407 11162573 11162577 11209018 11209603 11409760 11425714 11425716 11480359 11482285 11542522 11542525 11592820 11631290 11753170 11771715 11801806 11801807 11871828 11871829 11926337 11926338 12049734 12180770 12237417 12278108 12367211 12374936 12410617 12423649 12536705 12564510 12592185 12701997 12722753 12905184 12939325 13010286 13058269 13133434 13151193

Why it was recalled

Suture related device failures during deployment and repositioning of the stent

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Boston Scientific issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall - Immediate Action Required" notification dated May 17, 2010 to U.S. Distributors stating that use and distribution of products should cease immediately and return all affected product to the firm for replacement. Distributors were asked to complete and return reply a verification tracking form. For further information, contact Boston Scientific at 1-866-868-4004.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - Only US distributed product is affected by recall

Timeline

Recall initiated
2010-05-17
Posted by FDA
2010-06-25
Terminated
2011-10-20
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #91900. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.