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Boston Scientific AUTOLITH TOUCH Bipolar Electrohydraulic Lithotripter, REF M005466800. The device is designed to be used with Northgate Technologies Inc. bipolar disposable EHL probes for the fragmentation of calculi.

FDA Recall Z-0333-2022 · Posted None

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeFFK
Date Initiated2021-10-25
Product Quantity2,277 devices

Reason for Recall

The languages for Russian, Romanian, Slovak, and Czech have the power settings for high and low switched in the device.

Firm Action

The recalling firm, Northgate Technologies Inc., issued a recall letter dated 10/25/2021 to their customer explaining the reason for recall. The customer was requested to determine the location of the affected devices. If the device is/could be used in one of the affected languages, the device is to be returned so the software can be updated to address the text mix-up. If the device is not or will not be operated in the affected languages, the device does not need to be returned immediately and the software will be upgraded during the next servicing to address the mix-up. Complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form indicating the serial numbers, distribution dates, and whether the device needs correction now or later and email it to: [email protected]. In addition, if you have further distributed this product, please identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall. If you have any questions, please contact me at (224) 856-2250 or by e-mail, [email protected].

Root Cause

Software design (manufacturing process)

Distribution Pattern

US Distribution to state of MA.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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