Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2021-12-22
Product Quantity98 units
Reason for Recall
Sterility of device is compromised due to a sterile barrier breach
Firm Action
BSC issued Urgent Medical Device Product Removal - Immediate Action Required on
December 16, 2021. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take:
The Reply Verification Tracking Form enclosed with this letter must be completed and returned even if you do not have any product from the affected lot/batches.
1. Immediately discontinue use of and segregate affected product.
" Immediately remove all affected product from your inventory.
" Segregate this product in a secure location for return to Boston Scientific.
2. You must complete and email or fax your Reply Verification Tracking Form(s)
immediately to get an RGA # before you return any product.
" Indicate on your RVTF the quantity of units from each lot/batch that you will be returning.
" Return the RVTF as described below:
Email:
[email protected]
or
Fax to: Field Action Center 1-866-213-1806
You will be contacted by Boston Scientific and provided a Returned Goods Authorization
(RGA) Number within 24-48 hours after your RVTF is received
" Report all inventory to be returned and report in single-unit quantity(ies), not
boxes.
" NOTE: If you have responded to this Removal to anyone other than Boston Scientific,
we would not have received your response. Please respond using the email/fax
information provided above. Credits will be issued for all affected product that is properly returned to Boston Scientific.
3. Package/Ship the Affected Product.
" Package any product that is being returned in an appropriate shipping box.
" Affix the enclosed (red/white) return address label to the outside of the box.
" Write the RGA number in large print on the outside of the box, on the return address
label.
" Feel free to use our Federal Express Number 9205-2515-6 to return this package via
second day delivery.
" Seal the box, and return to: Boston Scientific Corporation
US Distribution Center
Boston Scientific Marina Bay
Customer Fulfillment Center
500 Commander Shea Blvd.
Quincy, Massachusetts 0217
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium,
Canada, Botswana, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Mauritius, Morocco,
Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Unit. Arab Emir.
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.