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Terminated

EXALT Controller - Product Usage: intended for use with a Boston Scientific endoscope for endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, and video observation. UPN: M00542430

FDA Recall Z-1492-2021 · Posted None

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFDT
Date Initiated2021-03-16
Date Terminated2022-05-02
Product Quantity3 units

Reason for Recall

May have been programmed with a less than optimal brightness setting resulting in a darker than desired image

Firm Action

Boston Scientific issued Medical Device Removal - Immediate Action Required letter on 3/16/21. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: While no adverse health consequences are anticipated and an impacted Controller can continue to be used, replacement of the Controller is advised for optimal image quality. A Boston Scientific representative will be in contact with you directly to schedule installation of a replacement Controller at your facility. If you notice a darker than desired image, manually adjust the brightness setting on the front of the EXALT" Controller to the High setting (all five bars on the Brightness Indicator illuminated) A Boston Scientific representative will be in contact with you directly to schedule the installation of a replacement Controller at your facility. Your current Controller will be removed at that time. Please read carefully through the enclosed instructions. We ask that you please confirm receipt of this notification by completing the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and sending it to [email protected] or fax to 763-415-7708.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, NJ.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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