Boston Scientific ACUITY Pro Coronary Sinus Guide Catheter, 9 Fr. Model 8104, 8105, 8106, 8107, 8108, 8109, 8110, 8111, 8112, 8113, 8114, 8115, 8116, 8117, 8118, and 8119. The ACUITY Pro Lead Delivery System is designed for venous use to aid in the selective placement of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantable venous leads in the cardiac vasculature. The catheter shafts are comprised of a PTFE inner liner, a reinforcing layer of stainless steel braid, and an outer polymer jacket. The distal end has a radiopaque polymer tip, while the proximal end has a hub with flush luer fitting to allow flush, contrast injection and aspiration polymer .
FDA Recall Z-0588-2016 · Posted 2016-01-05
Recalling FirmBoston Scientific Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDQY
Date Initiated2015-11-25
Date Terminated2016-04-08
Product Quantity900 units
Reason for Recall
Potential for separation of the proximal handle from the shaft.
Firm Action
Boston Scientific personnel began retrieving product from hospital shelves on November 25, 2015. The hospital was given a Medical Device Retrieval letter. The letter provided the reason for product retrieval, identified affected product, asked for product to be segregated to ensure that it will not be used, and to contact Boston Scientific for a return authorization number to ship product back to Boston Scientific. A Certificate of Removal was asked to be completed and emailed to [email protected] Questions can be addressed to Technical Services at 1-800-227-3422.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Thailand.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.