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Terminated

Boston Scientific Soloist Single Needle Electrode: 18 cm long, 16 gauge, Sterile, packaged with the Soloist Electrode Power Cord. Boston Scientific, Nalick, MA. The Soloist Needle Electrode is intended for use in conjunction with a Boston Scientific Corporation radiofrequency. (RF) generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.

FDA Recall Z-1319-2012 · Posted 2012-03-28

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGEI
Date Initiated2012-03-02
Date Terminated2012-11-14
Product Quantity682 (1555 used)

Reason for Recall

Device found labeled with the incorrect expiration dates. The Soloist Single Needle Electrode has been qualified for a 3 year expiration date. Product manufactured between the dates of May 24, 2011 and November 8, 2011 has an incorrect expiration date of 20 years labeled on the pouched needle electrode and 5 years labeled on the carton.

Firm Action

Boston Scientific sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated March 2, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letter instructed to cease use, quarantine and return unused product with directions to forward the notification to the hospital level. Customers were directed to fill out the Reply Verification Tracking Form and fax to 5086835578, for reimbursement. Returned goods are to be sent to: Boston Scientific Corporation Distribution Center Attn: QA Returns 500 Commander Shea Blvd Quincy, MA 02171 We regret any inconvenience that this action may cause and we appreciate your understanding as we take action to ensure patient safety and customer satisfaction. For further questions please call (508) 683-4678.

Root Cause

Incorrect or no expiration date

Distribution Pattern

USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Columbia, Viet Nam, Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Netherlands Pakistan, Portugal, S. Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and Tunisia.

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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