[Recalled] Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, MODEL - 5F EXPO FR6 (5PK), REF H74908526042; cardiac catheter — An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire thro… | FDA 2024-03-21
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, MODEL - 5F EXPO FR6 (5PK), REF H74908526042; cardiac catheter |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1642-2024 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class I |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 21 March 2024 |
| EAN / barcode | 08714729187714 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire through the lumen of the device for certain batches. There is evidence of the polyurethane layer delaminating and in some instances material detachment in the catheters inner lining.
This Class I recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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