Prolieve Thermodilatation Kit, consisting of a Prolieve Thermodilatation Catheter, Prolieve Heat Exchanger cartridge and 500 ml bag of sterile water, Catalog # 880-8023, packaged in single packs, Material Number M0068808022, and five packs, Material Number M0068808023, labeled in part *** Distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation, Natck, MA***Manufacturer: Celsion Corporation, Columbia, MD***.

A medical device accessory used by healthcare practitioners in the invasive treatment of (BPH) benign prostatic hyperplasia may be defective. The catheter may fail to achieve or maintain recommended pressure.

Celsion Corporation, the recalling firm, notified consignees by letter 05/04/06 on Boston Scientific Corporation letterhead and advised that the prostatic balloon of the catheter may not achieve and/or maintain the recommended pressure as outlined in the Prolieve User Manual. The notification was sent by courier and included a tracking verification reply form for users to report inventory quantities and to report that all areas of medical facilities holding inventory were checked for recalled product for return via Returned Goods Authorization from contract distributor, Boston Scientific Corporation, Natick, MA.