Platinum Plus" LT , REF 46-602, UPN M001466020, LT/0.018/260, Sterilized with ethylene oxide gas, Rx only, Legal Manufacturer Boston Scientific Corporation, One Boston scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537, Made in USA: 8600 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33166-6202. The Platinum Plus" Guidewire facilitates placement of a catheter during diagnostic or interventional intravascular procedures. The wire can be torqued to facilitate navigation through tortuous arteries and/or avoid unwanted side branches.
FDA Recall Z-0031-2009 · Posted 2008-10-02
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Recalling FirmBoston Scientific Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDQX
Date Initiated2008-08-25
Date Terminated2011-12-10
Product Quantity35
Reason for Recall
Boston Scientific is initiating a voluntary recall of the Platinum Plus" Guidewire (peripheral). BSC has received reports that product may be labeled as a 260 CM long guidewire when the actual packaged device is a 180 CM long guidewire and the product may be labeled as a 180 CM long guidewire when the actual packaged device is a 260 CM long guidewire. There is no expected potential for injury to
Firm Action
A "Boston Scientific Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall or Correction - Immediate Action Required" letter dated 8/25/08 was sent to each affected account (To The Hospital Field Action Contact). The letter includes the customer steps for recall, a complete listing of all product batches/lots being recalled, the Reply Verification Tracking Form(s), and a return shipping label. Contact Boston Scientific Corporation at 1-763-494-1700 for assistance.
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Distribution Pattern
USA: CA FL GA IL IN LA MN MO NJ NV NY OH PA TN TX UT WA WI and WV OUS: France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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