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Flexiva Pulse ID 242 TracTip single Use Fiber-intended to be used as a device that transmits Ho:YAG laser energy from cleared laser consoles to urological anatomy 5-pack UPN: M006L8406961

FDA Recall Z-2234-2023 · Posted 2023-07-21

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeGEX
Date Initiated2023-05-25
Product Quantity280 units

Reason for Recall

Manufactured with the incorrect component may result in lower power output and degradation or dimming of the aiming beam, leading to reduced efficiency of fiber performance. Continued use may cause overheating of the fiber connector, which could result in a burn, if touched

Firm Action

Boston Scientific issued Urgent Medical Device Product Removal letter dated May 25, 2023. via Fed'X. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Further distribution or use of any remaining product affected by this removal should cease immediately. Please read the rest of this letter carefully and immediately post this information in a visible location near the affected products to ensure this information is readily accessible to all handlers and users of the device. Share this notice with any health care professional within your organization and with any organization where the affected devices may have been transferred. If you are a distributor, this notification must be forwarded to your customers to ensure notification of this product removal is carried out to the end-user level. If you are a facility that has sent products to another hospital or a facility within your network, ensure this notification is forwarded to them. Please read carefully through the Removal Instructions included with this notification. Your local sales representative can answer any questions you may have regarding this notification. The Reply Verification Tracking Form (RVTF) enclosed with this Removal Notice must be completed and returned even if you do not have any units from affected lots. 1. Immediately discontinue use and segregate affected product. 2. Complete and return the RVTF to get a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number. Indicate the quantity of SINGLE units you will be returning for credit If you have product that is listed in Table 1 (Affected Products) that is not included on your RVTF, provide the material number, lot number, and quantity you intend to return on your RVTF Return the RVTF via: Email: [email protected] or Fax: BSC Field Action Center 1-763-415-7708 3. Once Boston Scientific receives your completed RVTF, you will be contacted within 2 business days and provided an RGA number for product return. and ship affected p

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.

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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