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Terminated

Boston Scientific Easy Core Biopsy Device, 18 ga. x 21 cm, sterile, latex free. Boston Scientific, Spencer, IN; UPN 500-104, REF M0065001040 and M0065001041. For use to endoscopically or percutaneously retrieve tissue samples of soft organs, tumors or masses for histological analysis. Soft tissue sampling includes, but is not limited to, organs such as breast, liver, kidney or prostate.

FDA Recall Z-0487-2009 · Posted 2009-01-12

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFCG
Date Initiated2008-10-17
Date Terminated2009-12-15
Product Quantity14,254 of all devices.

Reason for Recall

These devices may experience difficulty cocking and arming, resulting in an inability to use the devices.

Firm Action

U.S. consignees were notified via letter dated 10/17/08, which informs them of the problem, instructs them to remove from use and quarantine the recalled lots and requests completion and submission of the Reply Verification Tracking form via fax at 508-683-5578. For questions about this recall, contact your local Boston Scientific representative.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution including USA and countries of Algeria, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Japan and United Arab Emirates.

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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