RigiflexTM 11 Single-Use Achalasia Balloon Dilator, Material Number (UPN) M00554510 Product Usage: The Boston Scientific Corporation RigiflexTM II Single- Use Achalasia Balloon Dilator is indicated for dilatation of the cardia in patients with achalasia.
FDA Recall Z-1671-2013 · Posted 2013-07-10
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Recalling FirmBoston Scientific Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKNQ
Date Initiated2013-05-28
Date Terminated2014-02-10
Product Quantity91
Reason for Recall
Product labeled with incorrect expiration date.
Firm Action
Boston Scientific sent an Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter to all affected customers via Federal Express. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to immediately discontinue use, check their inventory, remove any affected product from their inventory, and return it to Boston Scientific. The letter also requests the completion of a Reply Verification Tracking Form as a method of documenting the presence or absence of affected product from their inventory. Follow-up communications will be made to the accounts that do not respond. For questions contact your local Sales Representative.
Root Cause
Incorrect or no expiration date
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the state of NY, NE, MD, OH, TX, PA, VA, PR, CA, NJ, NY, CA and the countries of: AT, FR, DE, GB, IL, IT, LB, NL, ES, SE, TN, Argentina, and Japan.
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.
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