Boston Scientific, Fathom"-14 Steerable Guidewire, Peripheral Vascular Use, 200 cm x 10 cm, REF 50-810, UPN M001508100 Sterilized with ethylene oxide gas, Rx Only, Made in 2405 Orion Circle, West Valley City, UT 84119 USA.
FDA Recall Z-2068-2010 · Posted 2010-07-22
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Recalling FirmBoston Scientific Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDQX
Date Initiated2010-06-03
Date Terminated2011-12-10
Product Quantity469 units
Reason for Recall
Boston Scientific is initiating a Medical Device Recall regarding specific lots of the FathomTM-14 Steerable Guidewire. For lubricity, the distal portion of these guidewires is coated with hydrophilic polymer and the proximal portion is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
Through internal inspection process, the firm determined that Fathom guidewires from affected lots may exhibit a P
Firm Action
Consignees were sent on 6/3/10 an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated 3 June 2010. The letter was addressed to Risk Manger/Interventional Radiology Manger/Material Manger. The letter described the problem and the product involved. The letter included the "Customer Instructions" which stated to Immediately discontinue use of an segregate recalled product and, requested customers to return the Reply Verification Tracking Form. Questions are directed to the firm at 510-624-2563.
Root Cause
Process design
Distribution Pattern
AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MS, NV, NY, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT,VA, WA, WT.
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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